Red Cross on Cream Ground
Painting on canvas panel or board • J.P. Richter (signed and dated bottom right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Outsider Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic on canvas; flat application with thick black outlines for the cross and signature
Creation Period
2021
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 5 x 7 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A vertical composition featuring a stylized reddish-brown flared cross centered on a muted cream background, framed by a thick black border for emphasis
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paint layer appears stable and the board is flat
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $100
Auction Estimate
$30 - $80
Provenance History
Likely a direct acquisition from the artist or a local amateur market context; no prior gallery labels visible
Art Historical Significance
A personal devotional or symbolic work typical of 21st-century grassroots artistic expression; significant as part of the individual artist's catalog of small-scale works
Notable Features
Prominent stylistic signature and date 'J.P. Richter 2021' in the lower right corner, which acts as a major graphic element of the composition
Condition Issues
Minor surface smudging on the lower left cream area; some unevenness in the black pigment application
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; consider a simple float frame to protect edges