Charles Lee Narrative Figural Painting Mixed Media on Canvas with Embellished Framing

This item is a contemporary mixed media painting by the artist Charles Lee, depicting a monochromatic sepia-toned figurative scene. The artwork features a woman with short reddish hair, dressed in a collared shirt, holding and observing a rectangular object, possibly a photograph or a small frame. The central image is rendered with expressive brushwork and soft gradients, primarily in shades of burnt sienna and ochre. It is housed within a complex and elaborate multi-layered framing system that serves as a hallmark of the artist's commercial style. The framing includes a wide textured gold-leaf inner border, followed by a white beveled mat, and an outer ornate silver-tone frame with scrollwork details and patinated flourishes. The signature 'Charles Lee' is clearly visible in the lower right quadrant of the canvas in a cursive, fluid hand. The overall composition suggests a late 20th to early 21st-century production, typical of high-end gallery décor. The condition appear excellent as viewed via digital display, with no visible craquelure, fading, or structural damage to the ornate molding. The use of mixed media, likely including oil or acrylic with possible lithographic elements, indicates a professional level of craftsmanship aimed at the luxury home furnishings market.