Abstract Floral Sunburst
Mixed media painting on canvas • Mid-Century Modern decorative artist, unknown
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern abstract expressionism and decorative wall art
Medium & Technique
Oil and heavy impasto with molded sculptural elements on stretched canvas
Creation Period
Circa 1960s-1970s Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 36 x 24 inches, vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
An abstract floral or sunburst motif featuring a heavily textured central circular disc in shades of brown and a vibrant red core, surrounded by stylized cream and ochre petals against a dark, earthy background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good overall condition, showing typical signs of age appropriate for a mid-century decorative painting with minor surface dust.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $600
Auction Estimate
$200 - $400
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a mid-century furniture showroom, department store, or gallery during the 1960s or 1970s; descended through private collections.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the popular mid-century modern aesthetic that integrated heavy texture, warm earth tones, and bold abstract botanical or geometric motifs into domestic interior design.
Notable Features
Distinctive heavy sculptural impasto on the central floral disc giving a three-dimensional quality characteristic of 1960s textured wall art.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust accumulation in the heavy impasto crevices; light frame wear consistent with age.
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft, dry brush. Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Maintain in its period-appropriate metal or wood strip frame.