Vase of Flowers at a Window
Painting on paper • Unidentified Contemporary Artist; possibly a student or amateur expressive painter working in a Post-Impressionist or Fauvist manner.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Expressionism with Fauvist and Post-Impressionist influences, characterized by non-naturalistic color and bold brushwork.
Medium & Technique
Mixed media including watercolor, gouache, and likely acrylic or oil pastel; techniques involve wet-on-wet washes, stippling for floral textures, and expressive drawing.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches; portrait format.
Subject Description
A still life composition featuring a blue glass vase with white and pink blossoms (possibly cherry blossoms) and a secondary green vessel with yellow foliage. The scene is set against a window overlooking a sky with a red celestial body or sun, utilizing a vibrant palette of secondary colors.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the work shows no major physical damage or paper loss, though there is some minor cockling of the paper support due to heavy wet media application.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; no visible gallery labels, stamps, or signatures are present on the face to trace formal exhibition history.
Art Historical Significance
The piece serves as a study in color theory and expressive botanical representation, reflecting the enduring influence of Matisse and Bonnard on contemporary amateur and semi-professional practice.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of thick white gouache stippling to create a three-dimensional effect on the flower petals; high-contrast use of blue and orange complementary colors.
Condition Issues
Minor warping (cockling) of the paper consistent with mixed media use on light to mid-weight paper; color saturation appears stable.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend mounting with acid-free materials and framing under UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the watercolor and gouache pigments.