Captivating vintage oil painting by a listed artist .. portrait of an elegant woman with warm blonde hair and a demure smile. She wears a sheer blue top, and pearl earrings.  Impressionistic summer flowers, in delicious pastel colors, fill the background; typical of the artist's light-filled style. Titled "Portrait of Mrs. George Arnold", this painting was acquired from a Palm Beach collection. Perfect for a beach cottage, summer house, or garden room. Original wood stretcher, linen beveled filet and Rococo white-washed frame. Signed, lower right, "Bassford". [Wallace O. Bassford (1900-1998), American still-life and portrait painter, and author of "Painting the Female Figure". The artist's papers are part of the Special Collections at Syracuse University Library.] The outside dimensions are apx 31 1/4" X 27 1/4"; the viewable area is apx 23 5/8" X 19 5/8". Very good condition ~ no damage or flaws. Enlarge photos for detail. UPS Ground or FedEx Home Delivery (no PO Boxes) may be more affordable to US destinations .. please contact us to confirm.

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