Interior with Red Table and Figure by Window
Painting on canvas, framed • Mid-century European or American School, reminiscent of figurative expressionist or interior genre painters like Milton Avery or Fairfield Porter
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern figurative painting with minimalist tendencies
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, executed with smooth brushwork and flat planes of color
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century, circa 1950s-1960s
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 30 x 36 inches, rectangular vertical format
Subject Description
An interior domestic scene featuring a large round red table in the foreground holding a pitcher, bowl with food items, and condiments, alongside a single chair. In the background, a figure stands by a multi-paned window in a muted room, evoking a sense of quiet isolation.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition overall, showing minor surface dust and subtle signs of natural aging to the canvas and frame
Estimated Market Value
1,500 - 3,500 USD
Auction Estimate
1,000 - 2,500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a regional gallery or private estate, with standard framing typical of mid-century domestic art collections
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the mid-century artistic exploration of simplified domestic interiors, flattened perspective, and emotive color relationships typical of post-war figurative traditions
Notable Features
The striking contrast between the vibrant red tabletop and the muted neutral background tones, combined with the atmospheric presence of the solitary figure near the window
Condition Issues
Minor surface abrasions, slight dust accumulation, and potential minor craquelure appropriate to age
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning with a dry soft brush, preservation in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, and inspection of the wooden frame