Lot #8: Hand-Painted Original Oil Painting by Maryam

Sunflowers in a Basket — Original Hand-Painted Artwork by Maryam Artist: Maryam Signature: Signed in the lower-left corner Date: December 2000 (Persian calendar) Medium: Hand-painted artwork on canvas Orientation: Horizontal landscape Dimensions: 1.7 2.3 ft Approximate Size: 20.4 27.6 inches (51.8 70.1 cm) About the Artwork This beautiful hand-painted still life features a bouquet of golden sunflowers arranged in a woven basket, surrounded by flowing blue fabric against a deep, shadowy background. The warm yellow petals contrast beautifully with the cool blue drapery, creating a composition rich in depth, texture, and emotion. The artist's attention to detail can be seen in the sunflower petals, woven basket, delicate folds of fabric, and subtle variations in light and shadow. The Story Behind the Flowers Sunflowers are often associated with love, devotion, loyalty, warmth, and lasting memories. Perhaps these flowers were once given to Maryam by someone special, inspiring her to preserve their beauty through painting. While this is only an imagined story, it adds a romantic and personal dimension to the artwork: a bouquet that may represent a cherished moment, transformed into a lasting expression of love through art. Like a memory preserved on canvas, the golden flowers invite each viewer to imagine their own story. Condition and Framing This is an older, original hand-painted canvas offered without a frame. Visible signs of age and wear are present, particularly along the canvas edges and in certain areas of the painting. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing. The painting is being sold as an unframed canvas. The buyer will need to choose a suitable frame and arrange for professional stretching or mounting according to their personal taste and preferred display style. A Timeless Piece An expressive floral painting combining golden sunflowers, rich blue drapery, and a sense of nostalgia. A distinctive decorative piece for a living room, bedroom, study, or personal art collection. More than a bouquet of flowers, this painting is an invitation to remember, imagine, and cherish the beauty of love. Pickup category timeslot {A}