Still Life with Blue Vase, Coffee Pot, and Flowers
Painting on canvas or panel • Unknown mid-century academic or regional realist artist, likely European or American School
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Realism / Academic Still Life
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, employing traditional layering, visible brushwork, and directional lighting with tonal shading
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20 x 24 inches, vertical portrait format
Subject Description
An intimate tabletop still life composition featuring a bright blue glass vase holding two dark flowers, a metallic coffee or tea pot, a small ceramic bowl containing objects, and an empty stem glass, all resting on a draped white tablecloth against a muted greenish-grey background wall.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paint layer appears generally stable with minimal surface dust, minor craquelure consistent with age, and no major losses detected visually.
Estimated Market Value
$300 - $800
Auction Estimate
$200 - $500
Provenance History
Unknown direct provenance; likely acquired through a regional art gallery, estate sale, or private collection from the mid-20th century.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of mid-century domestic realism, demonstrating traditional pedagogical approaches to still-life painting, form, reflection, and shadow.
Notable Features
The striking contrast of the vibrant blue glass vase against the monochromatic tones of the background and metallic coffee pot, set within a layered fabric liner frame.
Condition Issues
Potential surface grime, minor yellowing of aged varnish, and standard frame abrasion along the extreme outer edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning with a dry soft brush, avoidance of direct strong sunlight, and maintenance in a climate-controlled environment with stable relative humidity.