Three Pink Roses in Bloom
Painting on stretched canvas • Signed "Stopka '20"; identified as a contemporary emerging or hobbyist artist.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Expressionist Still Life
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; utilizing wet-on-wet blending for the background and impasto-style thick white highlighting for the petal edges.
Creation Period
2020
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 inches; Portrait format.
Subject Description
A vertical composition featuring three stylized pink roses emerging from a single cluster of thorny stems. The background consists of diagonal, expressive strokes of green, yellow, and teal. The roses are rendered with concentric circular brushstrokes to suggest layering of petals.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the canvas appears structurally sound with no visible craquelure, fading, or mechanical damage.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local community market; no gallery labels or exhibition history visible.
Art Historical Significance
This piece is a decorative contemporary work that demonstrates the accessibility of floral motifs in modern folk-inspired art. It represents personal expression rather than a specific academic art historical movement.
Notable Features
Distinctive graphic signature in the lower right corner ("Stopka '20"); high-contrast white highlights that create a rhythmic, почти calligraphic effect on the flower heads.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor surface dust may be present due to the texture of the acrylic paint.
Conservation Recommendations
Avoid direct sunlight to prevent potential pigment fading; house in a float frame to protect the canvas edges; dusting with a soft, dry brush.