Vintage Russian Oil on Board Still Life with Melon, Apples, Grapes sewn stuff I had thought it was

I had thought it was Chinese

I just found this and two other old folding rulers and am completely in love with them

I love the look of these antique pot scrubbers

and the use of the letterhead is definitely part of what makes this great

Vintage Russian Oil on Board Still Life with Melon, Apples, Grapes sewn stuff I had thought it wasI purchased this directly from a seller in Russia when it was still winter, but it finally showed up on a 90 degree day, which seems just right, as cool grapes and juicy melon are about the only things that seem appealing at the moment. It is unsigned and the artist not known, but clearly they knew how to paint, and this really jumps right off the wall. Bright and crisp with a coat of varnish over the paint which gives shine to the surface. 15 5 8" w