Still Life oil painting on canvas by Romano

Bring a quiet moment of Old-World elegance to your next project with this intimate, signed still-life by Romano—a jewel-box oil on canvas presented in a richly carved, antiqued-gilt frame.

Luminous palette: Soft dove-gray grounds allow the saturated burgundy lily, buttercream daisy, and olive-green fruit to glow—an easy complement to both neutral envelopes and moodier, jewel-toned schemes.

Balanced composition: The tall, faceted vase adds a sleek vertical counterpoint to the rounded fruit below, creating a sculptural silhouette that reads effortlessly from across the room.

Versatile scale: Small enough to tuck onto a bookshelves, layer into a gallery wall, or anchor a powder-room vignette—yet the deep, ornamented frame gives it gravitas well beyond its footprint.

Instant patina: The hand-carved, giltwood frame—with its time-softened burnishing and discreet worming—delivers the layered provenance clients crave, no sourcing trip to Europe required.

Details

Medium: Oil on canvas, hand-signed lower left “Romano.”

Era: Mid-20th century.

Frame: Original substantial giltwood with stepped molding and foliate relief; professionally wired and ready to hang.

Condition: Painting is clean and stable; frame shows intentional, desirable age wear (minor edge nicks, scattered craquelure) consistent with vintage character.

Dimensions: 17 1/4" W x 19 3/8 H

Styling notes

Pair it with a contemporary mirror in a foyer for high-low tension, flank it with modern sconces above a bar cart, or let it punctuate a layered tablescape of travertine, brass, and mossy greens. However you place it, this Romano still-life lends an understated dose of European romance and painterly sophistication to any curated setting.