Sterling Boyd Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life painting depicting a vase of flowers rendered in a heavy impasto technique in shades of red, pink, yellow, blue, green, brown, and white. Signed and dated "Strauser 79" lower left. Float mounted in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight - 24" H x 12" W. Framed - 34 3/4" H x 19 1/2" W. American, third quarter 20th century. Provenance: the living estate of Annette Petri, Nashville, Tennessee. Provenance: the living estate of Annette Petri, Nashville, Tennessee. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)