Memories from the Shore – Dorin Coltofeanu (b. 1950) Oil on canvas, signed Condition: excellent Size: 80 x 70 cm (87 x 77 cm with frame) This poetic still life by Romanian painter Dorin Coltofeanu depicts seashells and a starfish arranged on a neutral background, evoking calmness, nostalgia, and the timeless beauty of nature. The delicate tones and refined brushwork are characteristic of Coltofeanu’s lyrical and symbolic style, which blends realism with subtle surreal accents. About the artist Dorin Coltofeanu (born 1950, Întorsura Buzăului, Romania) studied painting at the Nicolae Grigorescu Institute of Fine Arts in Bucharest under the guidance of the renowned master Corneliu Baba. A member of the Romanian Artists’ Union, he has exhibited extensively in Romania and internationally (France, Belgium, Spain, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Republic of Moldova). His works often explore themes of memory, childhood, and the poetic resonance of natural forms. Market value Coltofeanu’s works have been successfully auctioned at international and Romanian houses, with realised prices typically ranging between €2,500 and €4,500, and larger or particularly representative paintings reaching up to €5,000–€6,000. This positions him among the respected contemporary Romanian painters collected both locally and abroad. A fine opportunity to acquire an elegant and contemplative painting by a well-established artist.