Floral Still Life with Lilies and Fruit
Painting on canvas • Signed 'A. Susana' (lower right); likely an artist active in the decorative or regional art market in the mid-to-late 20th century.
Style & Movement
Modern Impressionism / Decorative Still Life. The work features a vibrant, high-key color palette and gestural strokes similar to post-Impressionist decorative styles.
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, featuring expressive wet-on-wet brushwork, palette knife applications in the highlights, and a loose, painterly aesthetic.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970–1990)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches; Portrait orientation within a gilded composite frame.
Subject Description
A classic still life composition featuring a dark vessel filled with white liles and blue field flowers. The foreground showcases scattered fruit, including a pear and several apples, resting on a white tablecloth. A bold blue drapery divides the background from the foreground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The canvas appears taut with no visible punctures; the colors remain vibrant with minimal yellowing of the varnish layer.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; the framing style suggests it was likely purchased through a gallery or high-end furniture showroom specializing in contemporary decorative arts.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-to-late 20th-century decorative painting. While not part of a major avant-garde movement, it demonstrates the enduring popularity of Impressionist-inspired floral and still life motifs in domestic interiors.
Notable Features
Distinctive fluid signature in the lower right corner; the use of cerulean and ultramarine blues creates a strong horizontal contrast against the warm yellows and whites of the table.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust; slight hairline cracking (craquelure) may be present in the thicker impasto areas but is not visible to the naked eye in the provided image. Frame shows minor gilt loss at the corners.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning to remove accumulated dust. Display away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity to prevent canvas warping or pigment fading.