Floral Still Life with Wheat Stalks
Original painting on canvas board/panel • Signed lower left, likely a regional or commercial decorative artist (Signature appears as 'J. Picard' or similar)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern Expressionism / Decorative Modernism
Medium & Technique
Mixed media or heavily textured oil/acrylic painting; features high-relief impasto, possibly utilizing modeling paste or textured gel medium for 3D effect. Sgraffito and glazing techniques are present.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1960s-1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x10 or 11x14 inches; portrait format
Subject Description
A vertical still life composition featuring a red circular vase holding a single large pink flower, green foliage, and three stalks of wheat. Elements are rendered with extreme textural relief against a warm, mottled background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; surface shows some dust accumulation in the impasto crevices, but overall structural integrity appears stable.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $350
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired via a gallery, art fair, or department store during the mid-to-late 20th century. Includes a period-accurate linen-lined wooden frame.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the late 20th-century trend of 'impasto-heavy' decorative art popular for domestic interiors. While not a piece of major historical importance, it showcases technical experimentation with texture and three-dimensionality.
Notable Features
Extremely high sculptural impasto that gives the wheat and flower a three-dimensional quality; original period 'linen' matting and wooden frame.
Condition Issues
Accumulated grime in heavy texture; minor wear to the frame corners; potential yellowing of varnish over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning with a soft, dry micro-brush to remove dust from high-relief areas. Maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light.