Item Report
Contemporary Naïve Style Framed Acrylic Painting of a Flower Shop
By: Signed 'Sue R. Haxe' (or similar, difficult to fully read)
Style: Contemporary Naïve Art
Origin: United States (likely)
Materials: Acrylic on canvas, wooden frame
Age: Late 20th to Early 21st Century (circa 1990–2010)
Condition: Very Good (mild wear to frame corners, artwork itself appears clean and stable)
Value: $40–$100 (auction liquidation estimate, could be higher if artist is locally collected or recognized)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Signed on the lower right (appears to be 'Sue R. Haxe'), visible informational and decorative text on the storefront.
Date: 2025-06-06 15:06:15.608558
Description:
This is a small, vibrantly colored framed acrylic painting depicting a lively flower shop storefront. The artwork features a whimsical, naïve style characterized by bold outlines and loose, expressive linework. The facade is populated with details such as a canopy reading 'LUCCI'S FLOWERS', flowers such as roses, tulips, house plants, and chrysanthemums written on the awning, and various potted plants in the street. The palette is dominated by lively pinks, yellows, blues, and greens. The sign references 'Mario & Gino B. Prop', suggesting a playful personalization. The painting appears to be done on canvas and framed in a simple, gold-tone wooden frame. The signature at the bottom right corner is somewhat legible as 'Sue R. Haxe' or similar, indicating the artist.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A colorful and cheerful contemporary painting, likely by a regional or hobbyist artist, in the naïve style. Its charm lies in playful detailing and the lively palette. The subject matter and inscription add a lighthearted, personal touch suitable for home decor or local art collecting.
Individual Images:
- The main image provides good detail of both the painting and its frame. Brushstrokes and impasto are visible
- verifying hand-painting. The verso
- sides
- or closeups of the signature are not shown
- so further information on artist verification or mounting is not available.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided in the image.
Condition:
Very Good (mild wear to frame corners, artwork itself appears clean and stable)
Identification Score: 98%
The bold style, media, frame, and visible inscription make the subject and nature of the painting nearly certain. While the exact artist's full name is slightly ambiguous, the artwork clearly fits within late 20th or early 21st-century contemporary American naïve art.
Authenticity Score: 95%
This appears to be an original, hand-painted work with visible brush texture and artist's signature. The medium (acrylic on canvas), frame, and general wear are consistent with non-reproduction, original studio output from an individual artist.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Contemporary, Naïve Art, Acrylic Painting, Flower Shop, Framed Art, Sue R. Haxe, American Local Art, Colorful Decor
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