Floral Watercolor Still-Life by Tranerman Circa 1980s

Description

A beautiful blue /orange, watercolor by Tranerman circa the 1980s in excellent condition and beautifully accomplished. Cubist brushwork is constructed with thin color planes that build the image. Skilled eye-controlled palette. Impressive results in a tight range, cabbage roses with lemon on table scene. Signed to the lower right TRANERMAN. No dates are apparent. Beautifully painted by a skilled artist, though there are limited records for the artist at this date. The image is 8.5" by 10.5" and the frame is 13" by 14.5" under glass.
INV CH_RM_CL_79

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Framed in very good condition. Beautiful under glass

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Botanic

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Framed in very good condition. Beautiful under glass

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

14.5 x 13 x 1.3 in

Floral Watercolor Still-Life by Tranerman Circa 1980s

Lot 0027

Estimate $180-$450

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