Mid-Century Modern Figurative Mixed Media Painting of Two Nudes

This is a rectangular mid-century modern figurative artwork depicting two stylized nude female figures in a seated pose. The composition features elongated, undulating black outlines that define the figures, set against a highly textured, abstract background of various earthy and cool tones, including grays, greens, and touches of pink and gold leaf. The figures occupy the central and upper right foreground, with the lower figure extending her leg toward the bottom right. The material appears to be a mixed media application on a panel or heavy board, possibly incorporating shellac, oil, and metallic leafing to create a dense, mottled surface texture. An illegible signature or inscription is visible in the upper left corner. The style is reminiscent of mid-20th-century European or American modernist figurative movements, likely dating from the 1950s to 1970s. Regarding condition, the piece shows significant signs of age and wear; there is visible surface cracking (craquelure), particularly in the thicker impasto areas, and noticeable loss or peeling of the medium along the bottom edge where the substrate is exposed. The framing appears to be a simple thin wood lath strip, which shows some warping and separation from the main panel. The overall craftsmanship suggests a professional yet experimental approach to texture and form common in the post-war era.