Serpentine Muse or Medusa Study
Mixed media painting on stretched canvas • Signed 'FAUN' (lower right). Emerging contemporary artist, likely working in an urban or figurative expressionist style
Style & Movement
Contemporary Figurative / Pop-Surrealism / Neo-Deco
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint with integrated collage elements (patterned paper/fabric decals), metallic pigments, and textured impasto/relief modeling on the flowing garment section
Creation Period
Contemporary, circa 2010-2024
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 36 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A stylized female figure with closed eyes, depicted in a coiled, serpentine-like pose. The composition features heavy use of ornamentation, including lace-like patterns on the skin and a large, textured ivory/gold sash that mimics the curves of a snake. The imagery suggests themes of metamorphosis, internal strength, or mythological reinterpretation (possibly a modern 'Medusa')
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; no visible signs of aging, craquelure, or UV damage
Estimated Market Value
USD $300 - $800
Auction Estimate
USD $200 - $500
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist or a local contemporary gallery. No visible historical auction labels; primary market piece
Art Historical Significance
Representing the late 20th/early 21st-century trend of 'Street-to-Canvas' aesthetics, the work blends traditional figurative painting with collage techniques popularized by artists like Gustav Klimt (modernized) or Shepard Fairey
Notable Features
Distinctive 'FAUN' signature in the lower right; unique high-relief '3D' application on the curved fabric element; juxtaposition of flat graphical patterns against rendered anatomical forms
Condition Issues
None apparent from visual inspection; minor surface dust may be present due to high-relief textures
Conservation Recommendations
Should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate collage elements. Professional framing with a shadow-box depth is recommended to protect the relief texture
Collector Notes
Signed Faun