Sterling Boyd Strauser (Pennsylvania, 1907-1995) oil on board still life painting depicting two vases of flowers on a table top, rendered in a heavy impasto abstract technique in various muted shades including green, pink, yellow, purple, and white. Signed and dated "Strauser 74" lower right. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame with taupe and green painted wood matte. Sight – 29 3/8" H x 23 3/8" W. Framed – 37" H x 30 3/4" W. American, third quarter 20th century. Provenance: Private Southern Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition, few spots of inclusions/grime, minor abrasions and losses to frame, mostly to top.