Relief Sunflower in Vase
Decorative wall art, mixed media wall relief • Mass-produced commercial decorative art; unknown designer
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative / Late 20th Century Commercial Art
Medium & Technique
Cast resin or composite polymer with metallic spray finish (bronze, gold, and copper tones); textured black background with stippled effect; framed behind glass
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 12 inches (framed); vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A single stylized sunflower emerging from a textured, hatched vase. The composition is vertical and centered, featuring large acanthus-like leaves. The color palette focuses on metallic patinas—copper for the flower petals, silver for the flower center, and gold for the leaves—against a deeply textured black void.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing superficial signs of wear on the frame and dust accumulation
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Thrift or secondary retail market (indicated by the green price sticker '4 28 999'). Likely originally sold through home decor retailers or furniture galleries.
Art Historical Significance
Low; this is a mass-market decorative object intended for residential interior design rather than a unique fine art piece with historical provenance.
Notable Features
Includes a distinctive textured 'alligator skin' style background and a composite matting with a small-grid pattern. The high-relief 3D effect is a common feature of 'gallery-style' commercial art from the turn of the century.
Condition Issues
Minor abrasions on the faux-wood finish of the frame; adhesive residue from the price sticker; potential oxidation of the metallic finish if moisture is present under the glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Non-invasive cleaning of the glass; removal of the price sticker with a mild adhesive remover; display in a dry environment.