W. Francis (American, b. 1950)

W. Francis (American, b. 1950) — Sun-Drenched Garden Patio

$1,550.00 CAD

A commanding, estate-scaled 20th-century impressionist oil painting depicting an intimate garden table set for two. Signed lower right by the artist, W. Francis.

Dating to approximately the 1980s, this major canvas captures the vibrant play of morning light and shadow across a private terrace. The composition is built with rich, layered brushwork, pairing a densely packed floral centerpiece with cool, dappled garden tones in the background. Given its exceptional 30” x 40” scale, this piece serves as a true architectural focal point, making it an ideal choice for a principal living space, dining room, or foyer.

The painting is housed in its original, heavy exhibition-grade wood frame. It features a distressed silver-gray outer molding accented by a classic fabric linen inner liner. The frame is in excellent vintage condition and significantly enhances the painting’s overall presence.

•Artist: W. Francis (American, b. 1950)

•Medium: Oil on Canvas

•Period: Circa 1980s (New York Period)

•Canvas Dimensions: 30” x 40” (76.2 x 101.6 cm)

•Framed Dimensions: 38 7/8” x 48 7/8” (98.7 x 124.1 cm)

•Condition: Excellent vintage condition; canvas is tight, paint is stable, frame shows minor age-appropriate wear.

The reverse of the canvas retains its original gallery biography label attached to the lower stretcher bar, reading:

“W. FRANCIS – Born 1950, he started painting as a youngster, after having attended art studies. He is a versatile artist, with his works ranging from impressionistic landscapes to realistic street scenes and hunting subjects. He spent some time as an art director for a film company in Europe. He presently lives in New York.“

While smaller a 20” x 24” example of Francis’s work commanded $600 CAD at the prominent Canadian auction house Waddington’s, this particular canvas represents the peak tier of the artist’s commercial portfolio in terms of both its scale and detail density.