Hi Jonathan, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. I can't find "F. Walter" in any of the artist databases we use but it's a nice painting and has decorative merit on its own, certainly. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: American School, early 20th Century Still life: vase with flowers oil on canvas 30 by 25 inches signed "F. Walter" lower left CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: inherited $300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.