Bidspirit auction | Henry John Livens (English, 1848-1943),

Henry John Livens (English, 1848-1943), A Pair of Still-Life: Fruit and Flowers, 1879 - Henry John Livens (English, 1848-1943), A Pair of Still-Life: Fruit and Flowers, 1879   One depicting flowers and a bird's nest on a mossy bank and the other depicting fruit.   Each oil on canvas; each signed and dated ”H. Livens 1879” lower right.   Dimensions : 14 in. x 18 in.; 19 in. x 23 in. (framed)   Provenance : From a Bala Cynwyd, PA estate. Condition: Canvases unlined.  The floral example in good condition with minor scattered surface abrasion and soiling.  The fruit example with chips and losses to paint throughout.  The frames in good condition.