J. Clays (British, late 19th c.), Two Still Lifes

Oil on canvas; the first a floral scene with central bird's nest; the second a grouping of fruit, both housed in probable original period foliate gilt composition frames, both signed lower right, "J Clays." The floral scene retaining verso label "Churcher's Lewisham S.E."

Lined, the fruit with repaired tear.

From the Collection of Binford Chew Carr, Durham, North Carolina.

SS 8.5 x 11.25 in.; DOA 18 x 20.5 in.

$400 - 800