Floral Still Life with Trumpet Vines and Asters
Painting on canvas, framed • G. BELZER (Signed lower left)
Style & Movement
Modernism / Post-Impressionism / Expressionism
Medium & Technique
Cil on canvas with expressive, gestural brushwork and impasto highlights
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; Landscape format
Subject Description
A vibrant still life composition featuring red and orange trumpet vines in a dark, stout vase alongside smaller purple aster-like flowers in a blue glass vase. The backdrop is a muted earth tone, juxtaposed against a brightly colored tabletop with yellow and orange light play.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the canvas appears taut with vibrant pigmentation and no major visible craquelure.
Estimated Market Value
$800 - $1,500
Auction Estimate
$500 - $1,000
Provenance History
Likely acquired through a local gallery or directly from the artist signature; evidence suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century private collection.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 20th-century regional expressive modernism, focusing on bold color theory and floral motifs popularized by the post-war decor art movement.
Notable Features
Distinctive lower-left signature 'G. BELZER'; interesting use of complimentary colors (purple/yellow and red/green); original thin-profile wooden gallery frame.
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust and light wear on the wooden frame edges; no significant paint loss or mechanical damage observed.
Conservation Recommendations
Light surface cleaning; display in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct UV light to prevent pigment fading.