Still Life with Clock and Flowers on Mantlepiece
Painting on panel or canvas • Attributed to an unknown contemporary realist artist, signed with initials CM '82
Style & Movement
Contemporary Realism / Academic Still Life
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas or panel, utilizing fine blending and realistic rendering techniques with subtle tonal gradations
Creation Period
Dated 1982
Dimensions & Format
Estimated small-format landscape, approximately 8 x 10 inches excluding frame
Subject Description
A domestic interior still life featuring a mantelpiece or shelf supporting a small clock on the left and a glass vase with delicate pinkish-red and orange flowers in the center, positioned against a neutral wall with a framed picture hanging in the background, symbolizing quiet domesticity and the passage of time.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall, showing minor wear consistent with age to the wooden frame, with surface dust likely present on the painting surface
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or through a local gallery setting in the 1980s, descending within a private collection
Art Historical Significance
Represents the ongoing tradition of domestic realism and personal still life painting in the late 20th century, capturing intimate everyday spaces
Notable Features
Includes a clear artist signature monogram 'CM' and date '82' in the lower right corner, presented in a complementary rustic wooden frame
Condition Issues
Minor surface dirt and potential frame abrasion along the extreme edges
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle surface cleaning by a professional conservator if needed; maintain in stable indoor humidity and temperature conditions away from direct sunlight