Hello, this item is an original oil painting on canvas by the Bulgarian artist Vasil Stoev, signed and dated 1992 in the lower corner. The inscription on the reverse of the canvas identifies the artist and lists a Plovdiv address, which was common practice among Eastern European painters during the late twentieth century when artists frequently sold works directly through studios or regional galleries. The composition shows an expressive figurative scene rendered in a semi abstract modernist style, depicting a seated figure holding a child. The bold palette, layered brushwork, and stylized facial forms reflect the post socialist modern painting movement that developed in Bulgaria during the late twentieth century, where artists combined figurative themes with expressive abstraction. The painting appears executed on canvas rather than linen, which was typical for many studio works produced in Eastern Europe during that period.

From a market standpoint, works by regional Eastern European modern painters such as Vasil Stoev generally circulate in the secondary art market through regional auctions, private galleries, and collector sales rather than major international auction houses. Value depends largely on the artist’s exhibition record, recognition within the Bulgarian art scene, and the quality and scale of the painting. Oil paintings of comparable size by lesser known Bulgarian modern artists from the late twentieth century typically sell between $600 and $1,800 USD depending on subject, condition, and provenance. Given the large size, strong composition, and clear signature with date, a realistic current market value for this example would likely fall in the range of approximately $900 to $1,600 USD.