The painting was finished a few years before he died in 2007 at age 87. Marion Godlewski (1920-2007) was born, raised, and studied art in Cleveland, Ohio. When his health started to fail, he moved to Chula Vista, California where he lived out his life and likely painted this work there.
The product is a small floral painting by artist Ellen Wolf Backer, created in the year 2000.
Original hand signed Oil Painting on Canvas 5 x 7 inch mounted on board and ready to frame. These are all hand painted by various artists sometime back in the 1970’s to 1980’s, obtained from a local New York art gallery that closed. These are original hand signed oil paintings on canvas mounted on a board. Due to the vintage nature of these paintings there may be some imperfections or damage on them. I strive to accurately capture the appearance and condition of each piece in the listing photos Please carefully inspect the photos before purchasing as all are sold as is. Thank you!
STILL-LIFE WITH SUMMER FLOWERS OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS PASTEL INITIALLED EO Initialled FO c1980s ARTIST: Undetermined, 20thC British, probably Northamptonshire School SUBJECT: Still life with summer fruits and flowers of chrysanthemums in a vase MEDIUM: Pastel paints on paper or card SIGNATURE: Initialled lower right, FO DATE: c1980s ,SIZE: Viewable, painting 49 x 38.5cm (19 x 15 inches), frame, 62 x 52cm (24 x 20 inches) PROVENANCE: English country estate clearance auction, private collection CONDITION: Excellent FRAME: Original dark-wood frame, gallery label to verso; shows just light age-related wear.
The product is an original watercolor painting by artist P. Friedman depicting a still life with flowers in a straw basket on a table. The production technique used is a combination of acrylic and watercolor on watercolor paper, making it a unique one-of-a-kind piece.