Street Scene with Trumpeter and Vintage Car
Painting on canvas • Signed "Perez" (lower left). This likely refers to a contemporary Latin American painter, possibly of Cuban origin, given the subject matter.
Style & Movement
Expressive Realism / Contemporary Impressionism with Naïve art influences.
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvas, applied with expressive, impasto brushwork and palette knife techniques.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 12 inches (60 x 30 cm); vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A vibrant urban scene featuring a male musician in a striped shirt and hat playing a trumpet in the foreground. Beside him is a classic 1950s American-style car. The background features a prominent neoclassical dome (suggestive of El Capitolio in Havana) under a bright blue sky, framed by dense green foliage and colorful colonial-style architecture.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paint layer appears stable and vibrant, with some minor edge wear typical of unframed stretched canvas.
Estimated Market Value
$200 - $500 USD
Auction Estimate
$150 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired from a contemporary gallery or local artist market in the Caribbean or Latin America, specifically Cuba.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of contemporary regionalist painting that celebrates local heritage, tourism iconography, and everyday life in Latin American cities like Havana. It reflects the fusion of music, vintage automotive culture, and colonial architecture.
Notable Features
Distinctive vertical 'long' format; visible signature 'Perez' with a flourish; stylistic use of a white border within the canvas to simulate a mat.
Condition Issues
Slight bowing of the stretcher bars; minor scuffing along the white painted border; dust accumulation on the impasto peaks.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional framing is recommended to protect the edges; display in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; light dusting with a soft natural hair brush.