Hand Painted Cherry Bowl Folk Art on Vintage Portugal Slate Chalkboard

This charming vintage Portuguese slate schoolhouse chalkboard brings a lovely touch of rustic farmhouse style and hand-painted folk art to any space. Handcrafted in Portugal, the portable lapboard features a slice of genuine natural stone slate nestled within a sturdy, solid wood frame with warm grains and smoothly rounded corners. The center showcases a vibrant, hand-painted still-life scene of a small woven berry basket overflowing with glossy, deep crimson cherries, accented with bright white highlights and vivid green leaves. Arcing beautifully above the fruit is the cheerful, hand-lettered cursive phrase, "Life is just a bowl of cherries!", and the piece is proudly signed by the artist "R Jr B" in the lower right corner. Equipped with twine for easy wall hanging, the sign stands approximately 11.25 inches tall by 8.25 inches wide, with a frame depth of 0.5 inches. It is in excellent vintage condition with minor surface character marks that enhance its nostalgic country appeal.