Framed oil painting of a vase with flowers and candlestick, 1934

Name/Title

Framed oil painting of a vase with flowers and candlestick, 1934

Entry/Object ID

2013.1.126

Description

Acc. No. 13.1.126 Subject Category: Household, decorative Date or Period: 1934 Object: Painting, oil Description: An original oil painting on academy board depicting a vase of flowers and a candlestick. The picture frame is of wood and gesso with a border of green color trimmed in antique gold. Size: L-26 x W-22 inches. History of Object: A framed painting by the Russian-born artist, Michael Chepourkoff (1899-1955). Artist's biography can be found in Edan Milton Hughes' book Artists in California 1786-1940. Inscribed on the painting's verso is a handwritten message: "To Mister and Miss Meyers, Good Wishes, Nov. 15, 1954 San Francisco". The painting was found in the architectural studio. Acquired from: Meyers estate. Date: 01/10/13