Floral Still Life with Peonies/English Roses
Painting on gallery-wrapped canvas in a floater frame • Farida Zaman
Style & Movement
Contemporary Floral Abstraction / Decorative Modernism
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; features expressive brushwork, dry brushing, and layered impasto textures
Creation Period
Modern/Contemporary (c. 2010-Present)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches; square format
Subject Description
A vibrant floral composition featuring stylized pink and orange blossoms (peonies or roses) in a transparent vase, set against an abstract background of colorful dabs and mark-making.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved contemporary work with original frame
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $1,200
Auction Estimate
$200 - $600
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a contemporary art gallery or high-end retail lifestyle marketplace; includes the artist's signature in the lower right
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Zaman's vibrant, joyful style which blends influences from her Moroccan and Bangladeshi heritage with Western decorative motifs.
Notable Features
Features a 'floater' frame which gives the illusion that the canvas is suspended; signed by the artist in script on the lower right corner
Condition Issues
No visible defects; canvas tension is high and paint layer is stable
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of acrylic pigments; dust periodically with a soft, dry brush