“Violin Duet” — Signed Round Painted Art Object, Kiniff Style, on Display Stand

Two musicians. One circle. Signed.

“Violin Duet” is a signed round painted art object depicting two figures playing violins — rendered in a bold Cubist and Art Deco-influenced style reminiscent of Fernand Léger and the decorative modernist tradition. Flat planes of vivid color — cobalt blue, crimson, gold, lavender — strong black outlines, the two musicians interlocked in a circular composition that pulls the eye around the piece. Signed in the lower left. Mounted on a dark carved wood display stand.

Style & Context

The note identifies this as “Lt. Kiniff Style” — a reference to the decorative Cubist aesthetic associated with mid-20th century American and European decorative art. The round format, bold palette, and musical subject matter place this squarely in the tradition of modernist decorative objects made for display — not wall art, but a sculptural presence on a shelf, mantle, or table. The dark wood stand is original to the piece.

Details

• Title: “Violin Duet”
• Medium: Paint on round panel or disc
• Style: Cubist / Art Deco — Kiniff style
• Signed: Yes — lower left
• Display: Mounted on original dark carved wood stand
• Condition: Good — vivid color, no visible damage
• One available

Consignment piece from Tenley Lawrence. Available in-store at The Foundry, 35 W. Huron Street, Suite 101, Pontiac MI, and online while this piece lasts.

The Foundry by History Loves Company
35 W. Huron Street, Suite 101
Pontiac, Michigan 48342