Rare gem! Large still life with a costal view from artist home in Solana Beach, Ca.

The artist house was the fourth house to ever be built in Solana Beach, Ca.

Restoration needed!!-see condition for details.

Artist: Mary Elsie Davis (deceased-approx 1979?)

Solana beach, Ca.

Medium: oil on board

Original period frame

Signed on front lower right-verso is signed on top upper left corner.

Dates: exact age is unknown as painting is not dated. Looks to be late 40’s-50’s.

Measures:

Painting- 24” x 30”

Frame- 26.5” x 32.5”

Condition: Needs restoration! Paintings shows but not limited to:

Crazing, craquelure, water spots, water damage, age cracks, embrittlement, smears, stains, spots, abrasions, nail from framing going through left side of painting, chips, paint loss, paint flecks, loss, pencil streaks/stains/spots, frame abrasions, discoloration, fade and other wear. Painting is loose from frame and also needs reinforcement.

All conditions stated above are highly visible!

Striking image with beautiful use of color.

Frame condition: Discoloration to wood from sun exposure, some surface chipping, scuffs, dings, chips, old tape, residue, stains, spots and heavy wear.

Painting and frame are sold as-is, as shown.