Blue Angelfish Sculpture
Sculpture, mixed media on hand-cut steel mounted on a pedestal base • Claudine Buell
Style & Movement
Contemporary decorative folk art / coastal craft
Medium & Technique
Hand-painted acrylic or enamel on shaped steel sheet, metal welding, and hand-lettered signature
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 12 to 15 inches in height and width, tabletop format
Subject Description
A stylized marine life sculpture depicting an angelfish in vibrant shades of blue, featuring decorative linear patterns, swirling fin tips, and a textured body, mounted on a small dark rectangular base
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The sculpture shows vibrant color retention and stable mounting with minimal signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
150 USD - 300 USD
Auction Estimate
100 USD - 200 USD
Provenance History
Acquired directly from the artist or a contemporary craft gallery in the United States, featuring the artist's signature on the base.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of American contemporary studio craft and decorative metalwork, reflecting popular coastal and marine iconography typical of artisan markets in the United States.
Notable Features
Distinctive hand-painted swirls and geometric patterns on the fins and body, whimsical scrollwork on the fin tips, and the artist's signature clearly inscribed on the pedestal base.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scuffing or slight paint loss possible along sharp edges of the metal cutout, though none are prominently distracting.
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from high humidity environments to prevent potential oxidation of the underlying steel.
Collector Notes
Claudine Buell hand painted steel USA