Stunning mid-century fauvist still life of flowers and fruit by California artist Virginia Sevier Rogers (American, 1916-2015). Signed and dated "VR 7/65" lower right. From the estate of Virginia Rogers, printed name on verso. Presented in a new contemporary giltwood frame. Some minor craquelure restored. Image, 20"H x 24"W. Rogers was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. She studied with Hugh Breckenridge at the PAFA in 1934, then earned a B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina and an M.A. at UC Berkeley. She was a member Society of Western Artists, Artists Equity.