Still Life with Daisies in a Blue Pitcher
Painting on canvas • Joan Konney
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naïve Realism
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic on canvasboard or canvas; likely student/hobbyist technique using flat application of color with minimal blending for shadows.
Creation Period
2002
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A traditional still life composition featuring white daisies with yellow centers arranged in a tall blue ceramic pitcher. Next to the pitcher sits a yellow bowl with a blue stripe. The vessels rest on a white lace doily over a dark brown surface, set against a deep blue background.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible structural issues including canvas undulation and possible moisture damage reflected in the surface distortion.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely private collection; created as a decorative or personal study piece in 2002.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of late 20th/early 21st-century hobbyist painting and community art movements. It lacks high-level professional technical execution but captures a specific moment in regional decorative art.
Notable Features
Clearly signed and dated 'JOAN KONNEY 2002' in the lower right corner; housed in a traditional gold-toned frame with a linen-textured liner.
Condition Issues
Significant 'buckling' or undulation of the canvas on the left side, likely due to improper tensioning, humidity, or storage issues. Some surface glare indicates an uneven varnish layer.
Conservation Recommendations
Restretching of the canvas to remove bulges; keep in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight; ensure the frame is not pressing too tightly against the paint surface.