Original Mixed-Media Abstract Painting on Shingle Wood
Contemporary Folk Art / Outsider Art

Original Mixed-Media Abstract Painting on Shingle Wood

This is an original, untitled vertical mixed-media artwork by an unidentified artist. The piece is executed on an irregularly shaped, weathered wooden substrate, likely a reclaimed cedar shingle or roofing scrap, which features a pointed apex and a distinctive triangular projection on the right side. The composition is highly abstract and figurative, depicting a stylized bird-like or totemic figure. Dominant colors include ochre, cerulean blue, and black, with accents of red and yellow. The upper portion features a large, wide-eyed gaze with a bright blue iris outlined in heavy black paint. The center of the piece displays a blue-rimmed portal or aperture containing a smaller, gestural figure. The painting demonstrates a raw, 'Outsider Art' or folk-art aesthetic, utilizing thick impasto-like application and bold, primitive lines. The wood grain remains visible under thin washes of tan paint in several areas. Condition-wise, the edges appear intentionally rough and weathered, consistent with found-object art. There is some minor chipping and paint loss along the tapered edges and the 'beak' projection. No discernible signature or date is visible on the front face. The craftsmanship is characterized by expressive, unrefined energy rather than classical technical precision, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century.

Estimated Value

$450 - $700

Basic Information

Category

Contemporary Folk Art / Outsider Art

Appraised On

March 22, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $700

Additional Details Provided By Owner

User Provided Information

Unknown Artist, original untitled artwork

Item Description

This is an original, untitled vertical mixed-media artwork by an unidentified artist. The piece is executed on an irregularly shaped, weathered wooden substrate, likely a reclaimed cedar shingle or roofing scrap, which features a pointed apex and a distinctive triangular projection on the right side. The composition is highly abstract and figurative, depicting a stylized bird-like or totemic figure. Dominant colors include ochre, cerulean blue, and black, with accents of red and yellow. The upper portion features a large, wide-eyed gaze with a bright blue iris outlined in heavy black paint. The center of the piece displays a blue-rimmed portal or aperture containing a smaller, gestural figure. The painting demonstrates a raw, 'Outsider Art' or folk-art aesthetic, utilizing thick impasto-like application and bold, primitive lines. The wood grain remains visible under thin washes of tan paint in several areas. Condition-wise, the edges appear intentionally rough and weathered, consistent with found-object art. There is some minor chipping and paint loss along the tapered edges and the 'beak' projection. No discernible signature or date is visible on the front face. The craftsmanship is characterized by expressive, unrefined energy rather than classical technical precision, likely dating from the late 20th to early 21st century.

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