Bidspirit auction | AMERICAN STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING

AMERICAN STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING BY LEV MESHBERG - Lev Meshberg, Ukrainian Soviet era, American, 1933 to 2007, an oil painting on canvas depicting a still life with bananas, 1988. Signed and dated 88, lower right. Framed. Additionally signed, titled, dated and inscribed, on the backside. Provenance: Collection of Margo Grant, Director of MORA Museum of Russian Art. Lev Meshberg is known for Figurative painting, still lives. Lev Meshbergs paintings are autobiographical, filled with symbols and enigmas relating to his own existence. A figurative painter and colorist, his paintings are a combination of readily discernible objects and almost ethereal renderings of other objects with dream like light and color. He worked still another dimension into his art, depth a physical depth achieved by build up of pigments and other materials to add a sculptural dimension to his paintings. The subtlety of color and true originality of composition and uniqueness of his three dimensional method of painting brought Meshberg world wide attention. The artist stands out as still life painter in his nature morte paintings. Modernist and Contemporary Fine Art, Fruit Still Life Oil Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions Overall size: Frame 31 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. Image 30 x 24 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.