"Still life of Roses in Green Glass Vase" oil on boad by Carle John Blenner signed in the lower left. Provenance: acquired at Christie's East in '85. He was born in Virginia, educated in Germany and graduated from Yale University Art School. He studied for several years in Paris, under Bouguereau. The early years for Blenner were also his most successful commercially, as he was in high demand as a portraitist of the wealthy, titled and famous - particularly women. From about 1915, Blenner turned to still life studies of flowers, and he continued to reap awards for these and other works. His florals reflect his superb training. However, his own sense of textures and his superior use of pigment in the service of light create not only unlabored representations, but revelations of the flowers' essence. Overall size: 13 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. Sight size: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.