Two (2) Sterling Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life paintings featuring hands and flowers. 1st item: Painting titled "Crocus" depicting a vase of purple Crocus flowers and a hand resting on a white surface adorned in a red bracelet rendered in an abstract technique with heavy impasto. Signed "Strauser '90" upper right. Signed, dated, and titled en verso. Housed in a contemporary carved giltwood frame with a painted wood liner. Sight: 9 1/2" H x 7 1/2" W. Framed: 15" H x 13 1/4" W. 2nd item: Painting depicting a blue handprint surrounded by an abstract floral vine, rendered with an impasto technique against a green background. Signed "Strauser '75" lower center. Housed in a contemporary giltwood frame with a linen liner and gilt fillet. Sight: 9 3/4" H x 8" W. Framed: 16 5/8" H x 14 1/2" W.
Private Nashville estate, purchased Lyzon Gallery, Nashville, 1990. Copy of receipt for one painting available to the winning bidder.
Condition
Both items in overall good condition with light grime. 2nd item: Water staining to linen mat on frame.