Oscar Schmidt (NY, 1892-1957), Testing the Oil Well

Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, presented in a later period appropriate gilt frame.

DOA 36 x 31 in.

From the Estate of an Executive at Exxon Corporation, Gloucester, VA

Schmidt studied at the Pratt Institute and the Art Students League in New York City. He was a well-known illustrator whose work appeared in Redbook, Saturday Evening Post and others.

Two small patches on the verso.

$800 - 1,200