I have responded to the query posted by the owner of the painting found in her aunts possessions .
I am a design and architectural historian.I am currently researching the life and work of the famous designer and architect -John Ednie and his wife Lily Ednie the artist .
The painting is by Lily Ednie . I have a number of paintings by John and Lily Ednie . John Ednie was internationally famous as a designer of furniture and interiors in the Art Nouveau style.He won awards at international exhibitions .His furniture is sought after and fetches high prices at auction.
He and his wife were born and brought up in Scotland .They lived in Edinburgh and later Glasgow . John had an architects practice in Glasgow . I f you wish I can send you many more details.
The research will lead to a book on John Ednie and his career. Ednie was born in 1876 and died in 1934 in Cairo where he was head of the art school.Lily Ednie died in 1946 in Devon.
Kind Regards
Stafford Waters