Only a small stripe of telltale wood was visible in the pile of poorly framed posters. Luckily, that was enough to require further investigation. The simple composition in a 17.25" x 25" wood frame even had the makers business card - "Reid H. Leonard, Ph. D Fine Art Woodworking". Mr. Leonard was a biochemist and a woodworker who makes marquetry tables in his retirement.
[acq. 3/9/12 - $13.50]
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| At least five varieties of wood make up this tree scene. |
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| Detail of tree "leaves" |
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| The artist's business card was tucked in the front of the frame. |
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| The artist's business card is made of wood!- "Two Ply Tamarack" to be precise. |
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