Stephen Kaye original floral painting

Hello Debra,

Good morning! Thank you for submitting your item for an appraisal and for your patience.

The presented object appears to be an oil on canvas painting, which depicts a floral still-life and is signed at the bottom left "Stephen Kaye" (American, 20th Century). It measures 40 x 40 inches, is framed and looks to be in good condition.

The artist is unfortunately relatively unknown. However, there are records of his work turning up at auction in recent years. It seems that he has experimented with a number of different styles, including landscapes, floral works like your painting and even modernist portraits and abstract compositions. The hammer prices for his work are not particularly strong:

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/173557849_painting-stephen-kaye
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/173590844_beach-scene-painting-stephen-kaye
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/52073542_stephen-kaye-20th-century-iris-oil-on-canvas
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/134180692_stephen-kaye-modern-acrylic-on-canvas-2003
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/130746482_stephen-kaye-20th-c-large-oil-painting-modernism-portrait-of-a-man

Based on these comparables and the overall quality of your work, I would estimate the current fair market value at $50 to 100, though retail and asking prices may vary.

If you have any questions about my appraisal, please let me know in the comments section below.

Thank you!

Kind regards,
Anne