Original Still Life Oil Painting of Vegetables and Vinegar

This item is an original oil painting on canvas board, depicting a rustic kitchen still life composition. The artwork features a realistic arrangement of a whole red tomato, a glass of water with greenery, a bulb of garlic, a halved red onion, a tub of butter or spread, and a dark glass bottle containing red liquid, likely vinegar or wine. A wooden-handled knife lies in the foreground on what appears to be a light-colored cloth or kitchen surface. The color palette is dominated by earthy browns and ochres in the background, contrasting with the vibrant red of the tomato and purple of the onion. The painting is housed in a substantial, multi-tiered dark wood frame with a linen-covered inner slip or liner. The frame shows visible signs of age and wear, including several surface scuffs, small chips, and scratches consistent with a mid-20th-century origin. No artist signature is readily visible on the front, suggesting it may be the work of a skilled amateur or student artist. The brushwork is expressive but controlled, showing good attention to light and shadow, particularly on the glass and the skin of the onion. A modern retail sticker from Savers is present on the lower right glass/liner area, indicating its recent secondary market status.