1948 Boy with St Bernard original oil painting signed Anderson 12x16 rustic wood frame mid century Americana
A charming mid century original oil painting showing a little boy on a fallen tree coaxing his toy sailboat while a watchful St Bernard stands beside him. Signed and dated lower right “B Anderson 48.” Presented in its period wood frame with hanging wire.
• Maker era materials size:
– Artist: B Anderson, dated 1948
– Medium: oil on canvas (visible weave)
– Artwork size: 12 x 16 in 30.5 x 40.6 cm
– Frame size: 15 x 19 in 38.1 x 48.3 cm
– Frame: solid wood, brown stain, vintage backing paper and wire• Condition: Overall very good for age. Light surface grime and scattered faint specks consistent with 75 years; a few rubbed spots to paint here and there under close view; frame shows small nicks, scratches and edge wear. Stable and displays beautifully. No loose canvas, tears or repairs observed.
• Care tips: Display out of direct sun and away from damp areas; dust frame lightly with a soft brush. If desired, have a conservator perform a gentle surface clean—do not use household cleaners on painted surfaces.
• Provenance: Private collection; artist signed and dated 48 on the canvas.
• Why it is special: Sweet Americana genre scene with a classic St Bernard—great subject matter for farmhouse, cottage or kids room decor, and a real hand painted original rather than a print.
