Four (4) unframed modernist oil on board portraits by Sterling Strauser (American, 1907-1995), with facial details rendered in sgraffito. 1st item: Possible self portrait, bust length, 24 in. x 20 in, signed upper right and dated 1955, inscribed en verso "To Grandpa Wolbach from Grandpa Strauser 9/17/61." 2nd item: Portrait of a woman, bust length, with glasses in purple dress, 20 in. x 16 in., signed upper right and dated 1989. 3rd item: Portrait of a young man with long hair, bust length, 18 in. x 14 in. The subject is the son of Nashville gallery owner Myron King, who  represented Strauser for many years. Signed lower left and inscribed "Buck Hill Falls, July 2, 1975." 4th item: Portrait of a baby, full length, 24 in. x 15 in. Signed lower left and dated 1950. 

All unframed with wear to edges and corners, scattered minor scratches and small abrasions, overall good condition.

The collection of Myron King, Nashville, Tennessee, all acquired directly from the artist.