A fine large 19th-Century Impressionist summer garden landscape,oil on canvas by listed British artist, Sir John Lavery RA RSA RHA (1856-1941). It depicts a beautiful summer garden scene with a path partially shaded by the leaves of the overhanging trees. The viewer's eye is drawn into the work by the dappled light on the path and the adjacent stone of the home. It is typical of the Impressionist influenced works painted by Lavery during his active period, 1890-1910. Presented in its original antique swept gilt frame and signed by the artist, lower right. Auction records for Lavery exceed GBP 2,900,000. Art has long been regarded as a strong and safe investment. Ellen Kelleher, a personal finance reporter for The Financial Times recently wrote an article recommending art Particularly in the $500 - $50,000 range as a sound long term investment with an impressive current average annual yield of 9.7%. See 'Hang Your Investments on the Wall' in the Financial Times published in October, 2010.