Lot 800: 2 Small Sterling Strauser Paintings, Balloons and Portrait

Two small oil on board paintings by Sterling Boyd Strauser (American/Pennsylvania, 1907-1995). 1st item: Painting depicting a four hot air balloons rising into a blue-green sky, with figures watching from the ground beside a car, and mountains in the distance. Rendered with incised lines and a few thick brushstrokes of impasto. Signed and dated lower left, "Strauser '77". Lightly distressed gilt carved frame with painting board set into a linen mat, Lyzon Gallery (Nashville) label en verso. 2nd item: Head and shoulder Expressionist portrait of a man with white hair. Signed lower left and dated, "Strauser '92". Wood frame with white linen liner. Sight – 11"H x 7 1/2" W. Frame – 14"H x 10"W.

PROVENANCE: Private Middle Tennessee Collection.

CONDITION: Both items excellent condition.