Abstract Sunflower and Geometric Forms
Painting and mixed media assemblage on stretched canvas • Mid-Century Modern decorative artist, monogrammed 'RI' or 'RJ' in the lower left
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Retro Abstract
Medium & Technique
Oil and heavy impasto paint mixed with sculpted plaster or molded composite elements applied to canvas, utilizing a palette knife technique
Creation Period
Circa 1960s to 1970s
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 36 inches, rectangular format
Subject Description
An abstract floral composition featuring a central heavily textured concentric circular element resembling a sunflower head in rich earth tones of brown, terracotta, and bright orange, surrounded by thick, spatula-applied petal forms against a curved background of cream, tan, and dark brown.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor surface dust in the deep crevices of the heavy impasto and slight wear to the metal frame
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a mid-century furniture showroom, department store, or through direct retail distribution during the 1970s boom of textured home decor art
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the popular commercial fine art produced during the Mid-Century Modern era, reflecting the period's obsession with bold textures, earthy palettes, and stylized abstract nature motifs
Notable Features
Extremely heavy impasto and sculpted 3D central floral element giving the flat canvas a sculptural, low-relief quality characteristic of 1970s maximalist textured art
Condition Issues
Minor surface accumulation of dust within the textured grooves and slight patina or oxidation on the metallic-finished frame
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle dry dusting with a soft-bristle brush, display away from direct sunlight, and maintain moderate indoor humidity to preserve the stability of the thick impasto and plaster elements