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OverviewOriginal oil painting by Swedish artist Birger Birger-Ericson (1904–1994), combining a floral still life with a view across a residential street toward distant hills. A large striped awning frames the composition above a vase of colorful flowers arranged on a table or terrace.Painted on artist board and signed “Birger” along the lower edge. The same area bears a faint inscription reading “NIAGARA 1438.” The inscription may refer to a location or address, although its precise significance has not been established.DetailsArtist: Birger Birger-Ericson
Nationality: Swedish
Dates: 1904–1994
Subject: Floral still life with street and landscape view
Medium: Oil on artist board
Signature: Signed “Birger” along lower edge
Inscription: Faintly inscribed “NIAGARA 1438” along lower edge
Dimensions: Approximately 21 × 16 1/2 in.
Presentation: UnframedAdditional DetailsProvenance: From the Roman Bronze Works Foundry Cache; Philip J. Schiavo, owner of Roman Bronze Works, Queens, New York; subsequently in the collection of Patrick Roberts, founder of the American Museum of Industry and Technology, New Preston, Connecticut; then through the Roberts estate.ConditionUnframed. The artist board remains structurally sound overall, with age-related edge and corner wear, scattered small abrasions and paint losses, and minor chipping and separation at several corners. Small old mounting or nail holes are present near the perimeter. The principal painted image remains complete and visually strong, with the majority of the wear confined to the outer edges. Reverse shows general age toning and surface marks.Please review photographs for condition. Photographs form part of the item description.
