Colonial Cornucopia - Original 19th C. Still Life Fruit and Basket Painting on Fabric

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Original Paint on Fabric Fruit and Basket Still-Life.

American traditional at its best - simple, Shaker style with bright yet … Read more Original Paint on Fabric Fruit and Basket Still-Life.

American traditional at its best - simple, Shaker style with bright yet soft colors.

Grapes, Watermelon, blueberries, leaves, apples and peaches.

Artist signed in lower right.

25" wide by 19" tall by 1" deep.

Presented in a very nice gallery style frame in silver gilt finish.

Minor early foxing along the top edge - actually adds a charming element to the larger presentation.

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This is a type of original work that used a stencil and transparency to create a centerpiece for your home. The execution here is excellent - much more subtle and detailed than you might expect to see, which implied this is truly artisan created.

It comes from a very fine Virginia collection of Americana, and was in a place of distinction in this wonderful home. Someone was very proud of this - you can be too! See less