Pekoe Blue
Mixed media painting on paper or card, professionally matted and framed. • Modern unsigned artist (Note: browser tab indicates association with 'Savannah Furniture Consignment'); likely a regional contemporary artist working in a Fauvist-inspired decorative style.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Neo-Fauvism / Decorative Post-Impressionism. The style heavily references Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy through its use of vibrant color and domestic still-life motifs.
Medium & Technique
Mixed media involving gouache, acrylic, and oil pastel or wax crayon. The technique features bold, black gestural outlines, flat color fields, and decorative patterning with white highlights for luminosity.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (circa 1990-2015).
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 18 inches (visual estimate); vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A vibrant still life featuring a bouquet of stylized purple and blue flowers in a vase, positioned next to a bright blue teapot (Pekoe theme) and a golden teacup. The background consists of bold vertical gold and burgundy stripes with gold leaf-like motifs, set against a patterned tablecloth with paisley or floral designs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The colors appear vibrant with no obvious fading, though there is a visible surface reflection from the glass covering the artwork.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $700 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Unknown private collection; currently associated with a furniture consignment gallery in Savannah, GA.
Art Historical Significance
The work represents the enduring influence of French Modernism on late-20th-century decorative arts. It emphasizes aesthetic harmony and domestic comfort rather than avant-garde experimentation, fitting within a cottage-core or eclectic interior design context.
Notable Features
Distinctive use of Greek key motifs on the vase and a highly decorative, rhythmic use of wallpaper-like patterns in the background which provides a shallow, compressed sense of space.
Condition Issues
Possible minor paper undulation under the mat; no visible foxing, tears, or staining. The frame shows minor wear consistent with display and handling.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend archival mounting with acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing to prevent pigment fading, particularly for the organic dyes in the blues and purples.