#8 • Original Apothecary Still Life Painting
Part of Online Only Absolute Estate Auction 1-20-24 (live auction by Valley Auctions)
High bid $140.00
Status: Sold
Artist Robert H. White ( 1921-2008 ) Active in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Known for his trompe l’oeil still life paintings. Depicts a desk with mortar and pestle, bottle with green liquid and dropper, wire rimmed spectacles, yellow pencil, pouch of tobacco, etc. Original Pennsylvania gallery label is taped to the back of the frame. Signed Robert White. Title of the painting is Yellow Pencil, Yellow Sky (? missing part of title ), dated 1965. Oil on Masonite board. Minor wear to painting, scuffs to frame front, ink scribble on the back of the frame. Sight size: 15.5 inches wide x 11.5 inches tall. Framed: 23.25 inches wide x 19.25 inches tall.