Seated Nude with Red Skirt
Painting on canvas • Attributed to Isaac Maimon (born 1951) or a contemporary follower; signed 'Maimon' in the lower right corner.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Neo-Fauvism / Decorative Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic (or possibly oil) on canvas, utilizing flat color fields, bold outlines, and energetic, gestural brushwork with impasto highlights on the skirt pattern.
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (circa 1980-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 36 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A semi-nude female figure seated against a stylized garden backdrop. The composition features a vibrant palette of neon pinks, reds, and greens, referencing the French 'art de vivre' through a modern lense. The figure holds a black garment open, juxtaposing the warm skin tones against a saturated red floral skirt.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the paint film appears stable with vibrant pigment retention and no visible mechanical cracking or surface grime.
Estimated Market Value
$2,500 - $4,500 USD
Auction Estimate
$1,200 - $2,000 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a commercial gallery or art cruise auction (such as Park West Gallery), which frequently represents Maimon's work.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of contemporary commercial expressionism, blending the influence of Henri Matisse's color theory with modern pop-culture aesthetics. Maimon is noted for his depiction of the 'Parisian woman' and his contribution to late-20th-century figurative painting.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'choppy' brushstrokes in the background and skirt; use of non-naturalistic, high-chroma colors; signature in light green script bottom right.
Condition Issues
None visible; the support is taut and the color remains highly saturated with no signs of UV degradation or yellowing of a top varnish.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; ensure the frame remains secure as the current shadow-box style frame provides adequate protection and aesthetic context.