Sunrise

Item Overview:

• Title (Informal): Sunrise Scene with Boats
• Style: Impressionism
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Size (unframed): 24 x 36 inches
• Signature: “Vincent” in red, lower right
• Condition: Excellent
• Frame: Simple black contemporary frame

Visual & Stylistic Analysis:

• The painting is clearly inspired by Claude Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise”, with heavy brush strokes, intense sky/water light play, and silhouetted figures in rowboats.
• However, the style is much more Post-Impressionist, heavily influenced by Vincent van Gogh, especially in the sky and water texture. It mimics the impasto and directional brushwork typical of van Gogh.
• The painting is not a Monet nor a van Gogh original, nor a certified reproduction.
• The signature “Vincent” is painted in modern red paint and does not match known examples of van Gogh’s signature. It appears to be a tribute or decorative piece.

Possible Origins:

• This is most likely a 20th or early 21st-century decorative painting, produced either by an independent artist or workshop mimicking van Gogh’s style.
• Pieces like this are often sold as “homage” artworks or “van Gogh-style oil paintings” in gallery shops, online decor retailers, or tourist markets.

Estimated Value (USD):

Market Context

Value Range

Decorative/Art Market Retail

$100 – $300

Online Marketplace (e.g. eBay)

$75 – $200

Original Studio Art (if signed)

$150 – $400 (if artist is identified and collected)

Conclusion:

This is a decorative, hand-painted oil on canvas in the style of van Gogh, possibly made for interior display or art appreciation. While it does not hold investment-grade value as an original or authenticated reproduction, its visual impact, craftsmanship, and large size make it desirable as a collectible decor piece.

Recommendation:

If you're considering selling it:

• List it on platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Chairish as a:
  • “Impressionist Oil Painting in the Style of Van Gogh – Signed Vincent – Boats at Sunrise”