Sally Anderson Framed Folk Art Hand Painted Theorem Butterfly on Fruit Basket
Description: A very decorative and colorful framed oil on board? primitive painting depicting a yellow-colored basket full of colorful fruits. The fruits, which include Strawberries, cherries, grapes, a pear, and oranges, are very colorful with orange, yellow, red, blue, and green. There is a butterfly, with yellow wings, fluttering on top. The artwork is signed and dated below the strawberries near the bottom right corner (see 4th and 5th photo). The painting comes in a light brown wooden frame. The artwork is covered with glass for protection. The piece has brown paper backing with a hanging bracket on top. The piece is dated 1987 or maybe 1982 (the date is not very clear). A nice piece of American Folk Art in the best Pennsylvania Dutch tradition to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1987.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
Size: The piece measures ~13 1/8" by ~11 1/4" and weighs about 1 pound and 15 ounces.
Artist: Sally Anderson.
Marks: Signed "Sally Anderson 1987 (or possibly 1982)" below one of the strawberries near the bottom right corner. There is also a label ion the back that reads "A Sally Anderson/ 8201 Chaucer Drive/ Orange, TX 77630".
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: This is a beautiful and very nice decorative Pennsylvania Dutch style folk art piece. It would display very well in your collection or can be used as an accent for your home decor.
Condition: The piece is in very good condition with no problems that we could find. The frame has a few scratches and some minor dings as well as wear to the finish especially along the edges. This wear to the finish can most likely be remedied using a wood stain of the right color, since the frame does not have losses to the wood. The paper covering on the back is intact with some folds evident and one almost puncture as well as a marking in line form. However, the paper backing is in place and shows no losses. The piece is ready to hang. The back is also equipped with a hanging bracket on top. A great piece, ready to hang on your wall and would be a good addition to your collection of folk art. Please view photos carefully for additional condition information and to appreciate its beauty of this nice piece.
