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