Two (2) Gaspare J. Ruffolo (American/Illinois, 1908-1997) oil paintings. 1st item: Asian themed tabletop still life painting depicting a red parrot on a naturalistic wood perch with flowering branches to the right. Housed in a simple wood frame. Signed Ruffolo and dated '39, lower left. Sight -17 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. Framed – 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. 2nd item: Oil on board still life painting depicting a Tang style horse with Chinese figure in the background. Signed Ruffolo, and dated 1943, lower left. Housed in a contemporary bamboo gilt frame. Sight – 13 3/8" H x 10 3/8" W. Framed – 18" H x 15" W. Note: Paintings from a direct descendant of the artist. CONDITION: 1st item: Minor rubbing to left margin. Light 1" scratch to base of perch. Minor scuffs to frame. 2d item: Painting very good condition, minor abrasions to frame.