This William Scott (1913-89) gouache on paper titled Still Life, White and Blue on a Green Background comes from a private collection in Minnesota. Measuring 23in x 2ft 6in (58.5 x 76cm) it is signed lower left and dated ‘68, and inscribed Theme Blue and Green no. 1 in pencil along the verso.
The William Scott Foundation has confirmed the authenticity of this work. It carries an estimate of $30,000-40,000 at Revere Auctions in St Paul, Minnesota, on September 28.