Late 20th Century Original Folk Art Fruit Still Life Painting on Tile, Framed

Description

An original, hand painted fruit still life on ceramic tile featuring oranges, grapes, and large, green leaves in the background. … more An original, hand painted fruit still life on ceramic tile featuring oranges, grapes, and large, green leaves in the background. Fruit is in a white bowl with a raised, blue outline. This is such an interesting painting. It has such a soul, and a quality about it that just draws me in. Style could be classified as Folk/ Outsider/ Naïve art. It is perfect as is! Wear is present. Please read Condition Notes below.

Exact date of production unknown. 20th Century.

Signs of age, wear present on painting and frame – please see Condition Report listed below.

Markings:
- Signed, “L. H. F.” in lower right hand corner of painting

Condition:
- Original vintage condition with signs of wear present
- Signs of age, wear, use to surface of painting and frame including staining, nicks, etc. (please see photos for detail shots)
- Paint used to paint the frame is also visible on the painting/ tile itself around the edges and within the painting itself
- Frame appears to be a silver color base with a gold wash on top
- Frame does have wear/ damage throughout in the form of nicks throughout, exposed section of wood on the lower right hand corner of frame (please see photos for details)
- Professionally cleaned + new backing and hanging hardware on back of piece
- Ready to hang

Measurements:
- Framed Size: approx. 12 ¾” x 12 ¾”
- Image Size: approx. 11 ¼ - 11 ½” x 11 ¼” x 11 ½”
- Frame Depth: 1” less