Floral Still Life with Lilies and Fruit
Painting on canvas • Signed 'A. Susana' (lower right); Likely a professional decorative artist or a regional painter working in a Post-Impressionist style.
Style & Movement
Modernist-leaning Impressionism / Contemporary Decorative
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing fluid brushwork and wet-on-wet techniques characteristic of late 20th-century expressive still life.
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1970-1995)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 20 inches (Canvas), vertical portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A vibrant still life composition featuring a dark ceramic vase filled with blue blossoms and white trumpet lilies, set against a two-toned background. In the foreground, scattered fruits including a pear and several apples are arranged on a pale yellow table surface, juxtaposed against a bold blue drape.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paint layer appears stable and the colors remain vibrant with no significant trauma visible.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired via a regional gallery, estate sale, or high-end decor retailer. No visible secondary labels on the front.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the mid-to-late 20th-century trend of 'Commercial Impressionism' produced for residential interiors, demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency but following traditional still-life tropes established by Fauvism and late Impressionism.
Notable Features
Distinctive fluid signature in the lower right; the usage of high-contrast color blocks (blue and yellow) creates a dynamic visual tension typical of the period.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and possible slight yellowing of a top varnish coat. The gilded frame shows minor age-related wear at the miters.
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning by a professional to remove dust; maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent pigment fading.