Overview
A charming pendant pair of vertical floral arrangements featuring a soft lavender palette and heavy impasto technique on the petals.
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Preliminary identification
Pair of Mid-Century Floral Still Life Oil Paintings, signed 'P. Keiling'
Photo reference
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Story
During the 1960s, a booming middle class sought to fill their new suburban homes with 'real' art, leading to a golden age of decorative studio painting where artists mastered the art of the 'pendant pair.' These twin canvases were specifically created to be…
Maker / Origin
The signature 'P. Keiling' belongs to a prolific studio artist active in the mid-to-late 20th century whose work frequently appeared in commercial galleries across North America and Europe.
Condition & Value
The paintings appear to be in excellent vintage condition with the impasto peaks intact. Value is driven primarily by the fact that these are a matching pair in their original period frames.
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