Bidspirit auction | A P.W. JOHNSON (BRITISH, 19TH

A P.W. JOHNSON (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY) STILL LIFE OF FRUIT, 1875 - Oil on canvas, signed lower left P.W. Johnson 75 (for 1875). The composition depicts an opulent still life with peaches, pears, grapes, and raspberries arranged upon a marble ledge against a shaded woodland background. Canvas prepared by Winsor & Newton, London, as stamped to the reverse. Presented in a period carved and gilded frame. Footnote: P.W. Johnson was an English still-life painter active in the mid to late 19th century, noted for his lush fruit compositions and fine textural detail. Works by Johnson were often executed on Winsor & Newton-prepared canvases, a hallmark of professional London artists of the period. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 8 X 10 in., (20 x 25.5 cm.) Condition: Craquelure throughout, consistent with age. Frame with losses and wear, especially to corners and edges.