Floral Still Life in Yellow and Blue
Painting on canvas • Signed 'MARCY KRBSMAN' (or potentially KREISMAN) in the lower right corner.
Style & Movement
Mid-century Expressionist / Impressionist / Palette Knife Art
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy-bodied acrylic on canvas, featuring heavy impasto technique applied with palette knives and coarse brushes to create a tactile, three-dimensional surface.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1960s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 20 inches (canvas size); Portrait orientation.
Subject Description
An expressive floral composition featuring a vibrant bouquet of multicolored simplified flowers (pinks, oranges, reds, and blues) set against a high-contrast yellow and white background. The forms are abstracted, focusing on color energy and texture rather than botanical accuracy.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The impasto peaks appear intact without significant crushing, though surface dust is visible.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $700 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a regional gallery or private collection in North America; the framing style (gilded wood with linen liner) is characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century commercial gallery presentation.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-20th century market for expressive, textured floral still lifes influenced by the School of Paris but produced for a decorative domestic market. It demonstrates the era's fascination with 'action painting' applied to traditional subjects.
Notable Features
Highly pronounced impasto 'sculptural' quality; clear artist signature in the lower right; original vintage textured linen liner and gilded carved-wood frame.
Condition Issues
Light surface grime and dust accumulated in the deep impasto crevices; minor yellowing of the varnish layer; slight abrasions on the gilded frame.
Conservation Recommendations
Light professional surface cleaning to remove dust; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading; ensure hanging hardware is secure given the likely weight of the impasto and heavy frame.