Still Life with Game Bird and Berries
Painting on oval wooden panel • Graziella Cyr
Style & Movement
Academic / Traditional Realism with Decorative Arts influence
Medium & Technique
Oil paint applied with fine detailing and realistic rendering techniques on a finished wood support
Creation Period
Late 19th to mid-20th century
Dimensions & Format
Vertical oval format, approximately 24 x 14 inches
Subject Description
A hanging still life composition depicting a deceased game bird, likely a partridge or woodcock, suspended upside down alongside cascading branches of red berries and green foliage. The natural wood grain of the oval panel forms the background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition, showing minor surface wear, slight varnish aging, and minor scuffing around the hanging area at the top margin
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400
Provenance History
Pained by Graziella Cyr, passed through private family ownership, retaining original hanging chain attached directly to the panel
Art Historical Significance
Representative of traditional decorative academic wildlife and hunting-themed still life painting, popular in domestic interior decoration during the late Victorian and mid-century periods
Notable Features
Unconventional use of a decorative vertical oval oak panel as the direct painting support rather than traditional canvas, integrating the natural wood grain into the overall aesthetic design
Condition Issues
Surface grime, localized varnish yellowing, slight drying cracks within the paint layers, and wear near the suspension hardware at the top
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional conservator, UV-protective coating, and careful monitoring of environmental humidity to protect the unsealed reverse of the wood panel
Collector Notes
Graziella Cyr oil on oak panel