Community Art Auction

Item Description

This mid-century modern impressionist portrait of a boy playing the flute is an unsigned oil painting on Masonite, dated 1949, measuring 22¾” × 22½”. Though unsigned and without provenance documentation, the work is attributed to an artist identified as Thurston. Similar works listed on antique and resale platforms such as Ruby Lane and eBay range from $350 to $425. The painting features a warm, handmade oak frame in its original condition and a second painting on the reverse, adding to its uniqueness. This remarkable discovery inspired our Community Art Auction. Starting bid: $100.00.