8: DAVID LEGARE (B. 1945) REALISM OIL ON CANVAS

David Legare (Born 1945)
Still Life with Skull & Hyacinths (1987)
The skillfully executed work of Classical realism depicting the ''to be'' of fresh hyacinths with the ''not to be'' of a human skull is signed via the depiction of a trompe l'oeil technique paper tag also depicted with a high level of skill, and the appearance of impermanence.

The work is signed again, titled and dated 1987 by the artist verso.
Canvas measures 18 x 24, the frame is 19.5H x 25.5W inches.
Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
Provenance: A prominent Douglas County, Kansas collection.
$3,000 - $4,000