This pastel still life painting would be appealing enough because of the strong colors andcomposition but it is also signed by the artist. On the reverse of the
paperboard written in pencils the artist's signature (J S Bower), his address in Roxbury (MA) and the date (May 1, 1864). How often can you know this much information about a painting ! Bower was known for his fruit still lifes but this one is larger than his usual size. In a replaced period frame.

Dimensions are:    Painting....15" x 19"      Frame....19" x 23"

$ 3600.