Roseate Spoonbill and Chicks
Painting on stretched canvas • Kathy Corey (Key West Artist)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Regionalism / Tropical Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Oil or heavy-body acrylic paint; techniques include impasto, wet-on-wet blending, and expressive, directional brushwork.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 18 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A frontal depiction of an adult Roseate Spoonbill standing over four chicks in a nest. The background consists of dense, stylized tropical palm fronds. The composition uses vibrant pinks and greens typical of Florida Keys wildlife art, emphasizing a maternal, protective narrative.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas appears taut and the paint layer is stable with no visible significant loss.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800 USD
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local gallery in Key West, Florida; typical of local artist studio sales or regional art festivals.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the vibrant local art scene of the Florida Keys. Kathy Corey is known for capturing the light and fauna of Key West, contributing to the distinct 'Conch' aesthetic and regional wildlife documentation.
Notable Features
Features a unique eye-to-eye perspective with the spoonbill, a departure from traditional profil-view wildlife illustration. The palette is saturated, characteristic of the artist's tropical influence.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and some thinning of paint in the upper left background where canvas texture shows through significantly; no major cracking or flaking visible.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional framing with a spacer to protect edges; display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent fading of pink pigments; periodic dusting with a soft brush.
Collector Notes
Key West Artist Kathy Corey