Antique Oil Painting Still Life of Fruit - Victorian - JS Fox

A wonderful and moody antique oil painting on board, framed in what appears to be the original frame, a very grand gilt frame with composite mouldings and a wooden frame. The painting is a still life piece by noted Artist John Shirley Fox 1860-1939, it is signed and dated for 1898. This is an English piece painted in the 19th century and features a selection of fruits and a bowl on a dark ground with realistic highlights and shadows. It is a large painting by a renowned artist and in all original condition, he studied art in France and was born in Andover England where he later returned and married his wife. Any questions or queries please contact us.