Floral Still Life in Blue and White Vase
Painting on canvas • Signed 'A. D'Onofrio' (possibly Al D'Onofrio, an artist known for textured floral still lifes)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Impressionism / Expressionist Floral
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas featuring heavy impasto applied with a palette knife and broad brushstrokes
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th Century (circa 1960-1980)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A vibrant bouquet of mixed flowers including lilies and daisies arranged in a blue and white Chinoiserie-style porcelain vase against a saturated yellow background
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; stable paint layer with minor surface dust
Estimated Market Value
$400 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$300 - $600 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a private estate; currently tagged with a blue '51' auction/inventory lot sticker
Art Historical Significance
Represents the mid-century trend of decorative expressionism popular in American and European domestic interiors
Notable Features
Bold tactile quality of the paint; use of a blue and white patterned vessel which contrasts with the warmth of the yellow palette
Condition Issues
Possible fine craquelure within the thickest impasto layers and minor edge wear from the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning and application of a non-yellowing protective varnish; UV-filtered glass if moved to a bright room