FLORA E. SCHAIFER - c1940s Seascape Oil Painting w/ Pier "Cape Porpoise, Maine"

Overview: Up for sale is an incredible oil painting on canvas, titled "Cape Porpoise, Maine" by Flora E. Schaifer. This is a fantastic piece, depicting a couple of fishermen inspecting their boats on the shore near a pier. I love the WPA feel and style of this piece. It is signed and titled on verso in pencil. (It is possible the last name is "Scheafer," but I think it reads "Schaifer.") I have not found any information on the artist, but she was clearly talented. Undated, but based on style and wear, I would estimate this firmly lands in the 1940s or possibly 1950s. Framed in a period wood frame. Condition: Painting shows a fair amount wear consistent with age. Numerous instances of spidering and cracking to paint, as well as a couple spots of minor paint loss. Frame is in good condition with fading and paint loss. Measurements: Painting measures 22 inches wide x 20 inches high. Frame measures approximately 23.5 inches wide x 21.5 inches high.