Maltby Sykes (Alabama/Maine/Mississippi/Mexico, 1911-1992) Impressionist oil on board painting depicting a small Mediterranean village, the buildings with white stucco walls and red terracotta roof tiles, situated in a pastoral landscape with cypress trees and lilac flowering trees. Signed "Sykes" lower left. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. House of Heydenryk label en verso of frame. Sight - 23 1/2" H x 28 1/2" W. Framed - 32" H x 37" W. Mid/late 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)