Bidspirit auction | AMERICAN ROOSTER OIL ON BOARD
AMERICAN ROOSTER OIL ON BOARD PAINTING BEARS SIGNATURE - An American mid-to-late 20th-century oil on board depicting a rooster standing in profile within a barn or coop interior. The composition features straw underfoot and a wooden trough holding a blue bowl set against a dark background. The work is executed in a rustic, realist manner with localized impasto brushwork defining the bird's plumage. The painting is indistinctly signed (possibly reading ”Wy” or ”Cly”) in dark pigment in the lower left corner. The reverse of the board bears a torn, partially crossed-out printed auction label, alongside a handwritten ink. The panel is housed in a simple, rustic stained wood frame with wire hanging hardware. Americana, poultry painting, farm animal art, rustic decor, folk art style, barnyard scene, mid-century oil. Dimensions Frame: 25 x 21 1/2 in. Image: 19 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition The painted surface appears stable with minor surface grime and slight frame rubbing along the extreme edges. The rustic wooden frame exhibits expected intentional wear, minor abrasions, and finish inconsistencies. The paper label on the reverse is torn and partially crossed out in pencil. Condition appears consistent with age and decorative intent.