Still Life with Anemones and Glass Bowl
Painting on canvas mounted in a period-style gilt frame • Signed 'A. Castrin' (bottom right); likely a French or European school floral painter of the mid-20th century
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Mid-Century Decorative Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas; executed with visible impressionistic brushwork using impasto and wet-on-wet techniques
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20 x 24 inches (50 x 60 cm); Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A vibrant still life featuring a white ceramic vase filled with red, white, and purple anemones. A green glass bowl sits to the left on a table reflecting the cool tones of the background. Fallen petals are scattered at the base of the vase. The background features vertical gestural strokes in yellow and blue.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paint layer appears stable with minor surface grime and age-appropriate varnish yellowing
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a private estate or European gallery; housed in a mid-century Louis XV style ornate gesso and wood gilt frame
Art Historical Significance
Represents the enduring popularity of floral still life painting in the post-WWII era, following the tradition of Fantin-Latour and Odilon Redon adapted for a mid-century decorative market
Notable Features
Distinctive signature 'A. Castrin' in the lower right corner; high-quality carved and gilded frame with shell and acanthus leaf motifs; confident use of local color in the flower petals
Condition Issues
Minor craquelure consistent with age; slight dust accumulation; small abrasions visible on the gilt frame edges
Conservation Recommendations
Professional surface cleaning to remove dust and light oxidation; check stretcher tension; display away from direct sunlight and high humidity