This charming folk art painting is a stencil on fabric by artist Madonna Auxier Ferguson, created in 1985. The title is "Favorite Chore," featuring a woman wearing a large red hat, seated under a leafy tree while embroidering a quilt. It's hand signed in black by the artist "Madonna Ferguson" along with the date 1985 and the limited edition number 133/250. 

On the back of the painting is a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist, that states she was born in Virginia in 1941, among other information. Ms. Ferguson wrote many books on quilting, fabric art, stenciling, etc.

The mat that surrounds the fabric is a soft gray blue with a very subtle grid pattern that reminds you of gingham checks. The 1/2 inch wide wooden frame has a distressed, craquelure finish in a non-metallic colors of beige, brown and tan. There is a sawtooth hanger on the upper edge of the frame on back, making the painting ready to hang. It measures 13 inches by 17 inches by 1 1/4 inches deep and weighs 2 3/4 pounds. The frame, glass and painting are all in excellent condition, with the colors still strong and unfaded. It's such a pretty artwork that cheerfully decorates most any room.

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