Two Daisies on Black Background
Painting on paper • Signed "Steph" in the bottom left corner; likely a contemporary hobbyist or student artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Naive Art / Folk Art style; characterized by simplified botanical forms and high-contrast color blocking
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or gouache paint applied with flat and round brushes; opaque application with visible brushwork and dry-brushing on the margins
Creation Period
Modern / Contemporary (21st century); marked with "25" suggesting the year 2025 or a serialized number
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 12 inches; Portrait orientation on perforated spiral-bound sketchbook paper
Subject Description
A botanical study featuring one large blooming daisy and one smaller partially opened flower. The flowers have white petals with yellow centers and are attached to green stems with large serrated leaves, set against a solid dark / black ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible tearing along the spiral perforated edge; minor buckling of paper typical of water-based media on student-grade paper)
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $25 USD
Provenance History
Private collection; artist-direct via sketchbook
Art Historical Significance
Low art-historical significance; represents a personal or student-level exploration of botanical forms and high-contrast composition
Notable Features
Distinctive vertical white signature "Steph" in a stylized script; rough-textured black border showing the dry-brush application of the background
Condition Issues
Irregular edges from the spiral binding; slight curling of the paper support; minor pigment transfer possible if not fixed
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting and UV-protective glazing if framed; store flat in a pH-neutral environment to prevent yellowing of the paper pulp