Enjoy this unique original oil painting by a Russian artist.

This work is hand painted oil on canvas by a well-known local artist in Saratov, Russia circa 1995.  The still life is jasmine, a china plate and a candle. 

From the donor:  It’s an original artwork signed on the back, however, when it was custom framed in a hardwood hand carved gilt frame, they put paper over the back.  I bought it at an art gallery in Saratov in 1999.  It would sell today for $1,500-$3,000 in a gallery. 

This item has been graciously donated by HMSTC member Melissa Hudson Russell.