Seascape with Beached Boat and Evergreens
Original painting on stretched canvas • C. Selmi (Signed top right)
Style & Movement
Modern Representationalism / Regional Landscape Painting
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy acrylic on canvas, featuring expressive, rapid brushwork, wet-on-wet blending for the sky/water, and textured application in the foliage and rocks.
Creation Period
Circa late 20th Century (1970s–1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 12 inches (Estimated); Portrait orientation in a narrow floater frame.
Subject Description
A vertical coastal landscape featuring a small white rowboat or dory resting on a shoreline. The composition is bisected by a dark, rocky coastline populated with coniferous trees (pine or spruce). The color palette is muted and atmospheric, utilizing grays, blacks, and earth tones to suggest a moody or overcast day.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the surface appears stable with no major losses or flaking visible, and the colors remain vibrant with minimal aging.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Inherited from the owner's father; private collection history likely spanning over late 20th century. Artist C. Selmi is associated with mid-to-late 20th-century decorative or regional fine art.
Art Historical Significance
This work represents the mid-century to late 20th-century trend of professional regional landscape art intended for domestic interiors. While the artist is likely a regional or commercial painter, the work shows competent control of composition and atmosphere characteristic of the period.
Notable Features
Prominent 'C. Selmi' signature in the upper right corner, typical of commercial gallery pieces from the 1980s; distinctive vertical 'slab' composition which is unusual for traditional maritime scenes.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust accumulation; slight abrasions to the metallic edges of the frame; no visible craquelure or structural canvas issues in current photography.
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional to remove dust; avoid direct sunlight to prevent UV fading; maintain stable indoor humidity (45-55%) to prevent slackness in the canvas.
Collector Notes
Inherited from father . C Selmi is artist