Peaches and Grapes, Antique Folk Art Oil on Board Painting ancient greek which he became known for

which he became known for

where the owner explained it was his mascot

but this is really a lovely old cut paper hand

Drawing size (visible) is 6 7/8" x 4 5/8"

Aside from the loss of some toes in very good condition

Peaches and Grapes, Antique Folk Art Oil on Board Painting ancient greek which he became known forA nicely atmospheric old oil on board painting of a pair of dangling peaches and a bunch of grapes. The tall narrow shape of the board is somewhat unusual, and I must say the vertically oriented composition with strategically arranged hanging fruits makes me wonder whether this wasn't meant as a nod to a nude torso of a woman?! Maybe that's just me, or maybe it was subconscious or maybe it was a very deliberate visual metaphor! Whatever the case, I