Vintage Oil on Board Tablescape Still Life with Lemons portable ashtray but based on the small

but based on the small (early) indices believe likely 1870s or 80s

of course is easy to remove if one prefer to put something more personal in its place

I believe the wood is pine

and quite sensitive young man

Vintage Oil on Board Tablescape Still Life with Lemons portable ashtray but based on the smallI envision this painting hanging amid a salon style wall of still lives and domestic scenes, or perhaps over the breakfast table in an open kitchen somewhere, anyway, where it might contribute to a sense of warmth and ease and abundance. Mid 20th century or so I would guess, oil on board, and to my eye just really a nice one to have hanging around. 20" x 16" and in great condition. I photographed it in two different lighting conditions, both