Multi-colored Car in Garage
Painting on stretched canvas • Contemporary artist; signed with initials or shorthand "RE" or "REJ"
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Outsider Art / Naïve Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint applied with flat brushes; featuring flat color blocking and visible directional brushstrokes in the foreground.
Creation Period
2019 (per inscription)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches; Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A side profile of a sedan with mismatched colored body panels (red door, yellow/green rear, white front) parked inside a dark structure with vertical wooden slats. A white circular object, possibly a spare tire or light, hangs in the upper left.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the piece appears recently executed with no visible age-related deterioration.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Private collection, likely acquired directly from the artist or a local community art sale.
Art Historical Significance
Representing the 21st-century interest in Naïve Art and personal narrative through found objects or everyday scenes; showcases the democratization of art through contemporary amateur or independent practice.
Notable Features
Distinctive black signature and date '2019' in the lower right corner; prominent use of highlights on the car's hood and roof.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor surface dust common for an unframed contemporary canvas.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend framing with a floater frame to protect edges; display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent acrylic fading.