ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING: Hauntingly beautiful original oil painting. Its age is estimated at perhaps 30 to 40 years. A beautiful woman gazes pensively at a vase of fresh cut flowers, yet her mind is a thousand miles away from the dressing room. She wears a rich, amethyst colored dressing gown. A dark towel is loosely turbaned about her hair, partially shielding her eyes..... and her thoughts.......
Predominant colors are soft peach and jewel tones. Certain areas of the canvas feature graceful, raised designs under the oils. The painting has just been reframed. Frame has a soft mottled gold finish. This is an absolutely exquisite piece. We've got it displayed in the Treasure Coast Jewelers showroom and everyone who walks in the door immediately falls in love with it, (us included). Canvas measurement before framing was 30" x 40".
About the Artist: We have been unable to locate a legible signature on this absolutely stunning painting. It came from an estate on the Treasure Coast. Consignment. ON HOLD Item#c-ml-leboudoir

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING:
Artist: Therese Knowles
Subject: St. Lucie River
Wonderfully serene. Step into the painting. Warm, fragrant air, whispers of clouds drifting lazily overhead, gently rippling water, and if you listen carefully, the mesmerizing serenade of cicadas is punctuated by the occasional splash of a fish.
Canvas measures approx. 36" x 28". Year unknown, thirty+ years old, circa 1960's - 70's.

About the Artist; Born Therese Germain Vellier in Fountanbleu, France on June 8, 1918, Therese Knowles, a Florida resident, is one of an elite group of 8 artisans known as Indian River School painters, whose work is featured at the prestigious A.E. Backus Gallery in Fort Pierce, Florida. These exceptional artists were students or close artistic compatriots of Backus, Florida's preeminent landscape painter. Highly regarded for the skill and quality of their artwork, their beautiful paintings, primarily of Florida landscapes, have continued to increase in value. Click on the image at right to enlarge the photograph, then click here to learn MORE about the artist, Therese Knowles.
$5500. Item# tk2 SOLD

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING:
Artist: Therese Knowles
Subject: Tropical Crotons
This is a mesmerizing painting of one of Florida's most dramatic tropical plants, famed for its vibrant, multi-hued, jewel toned leaves. If you look closely, you'll find that many of the leaves resemble brilliantly plumed tropical birds.
Canvas measures approx. 41" x 31". Specific year unknown, approx. 40 years old, circa 1960's - 70's.

About the Artist; Born Therese Germain Vellier in Fountanbleu, France on June 8, 1918, Therese Knowles, a Florida resident, is one of an elite group of 8 artisans known as Indian River School painters, whose work is featured at the prestigious A.E. Backus Gallery in Fort Pierce, Florida. These exceptional artists were students or close artistic compatriots of Backus, Florida's preeminent landscape painter. Highly regarded for the skill and quality of their artwork, their beautiful paintings, primarily of Florida landscapes, have continued to increase in value. Click on the image at right to enlarge the photograph, then click here to learn MORE about the artist, Therese Knowles.
SOLD Item# tk1