Old spanish oil painting brought from Spain many decades ago Great condition Artist signature not legible to my eye
12x16.5
Hello, this item is an antique Spanish oil painting depicting a bouquet of roses in a vase, executed with soft chiaroscuro lighting and dark tonal background, characteristic of Spanish still lifes from the 18th to early 19th centuries. The brushwork emphasizes texture and volume, with luminous petals contrasted against a deep ground, showing influence from the Baroque tradition of bodegón painting. The composition’s dramatic shadowing and floral arrangement recall works by painters such as Juan de Arellano or later academic Spanish followers.
The painting measures approximately 12 x 16.5 inches and remains in good condition, with its original gilded wooden frame showing expected wear consistent with age. The back appears to bear an indistinct signature, though not legible. Based on visual assessment, this work is likely an early 19th-century Spanish school oil on canvas or panel. Comparable still lifes of this size and quality generally sell between 700 and 1,200 USD at auction, depending on condition and attribution.