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Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2
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Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

1940 - 1960
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Male Model 1. Superb Post-War Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Brief Description:

This is a superb Original Mid-20th Century Oil on Board Portrait Painting and just one of a matching pair we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

The fabulous image portrays a head & shoulder study of an Afro-Caribbean male nude model.

It is painted exceptionally well with very clear brush strokes and a clever use of light to portray the sitter's facial features.

Mounted within the original vintage glazed gilt frame and ready to hang immediately.

Attributes:

Oil on Board painting

No visible signature

Circa: 1950-1960

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 18.6'' | 47.2 cm

Width: 12.3'' | 31.2 cm

Depth: 0.5'' | 1.2 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

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Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
47.2cm (18.58")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Vintage Male Portrait Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107603
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Description
Male Model 1. Superb Post-War Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Brief Description:

“
This is a superb Original Mid-20th Century Oil on Board Portrait Painting and just one of a matching pair we are selling individually - please see our other listings.
Artsonline
fig 1. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 1. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

The fabulous image portrays a head & shoulder study of an Afro-Caribbean male nude model.

It is painted exceptionally well with very clear brush strokes and a clever use of light to portray the sitter's facial features.

fig 2. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 2. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Mounted within the original vintage glazed gilt frame and ready to hang immediately.

Attributes:

Oil on Board painting

No visible signature

Circa: 1950-1960

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition.

fig 3. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 3. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 18.6'' | 47.2 cm

Width: 12.3'' | 31.2 cm

Depth: 0.5'' | 1.2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 4. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

fig 5. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 5. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A framed mid-century oil painting on canvas depicting a head and shoulders study of a young male model set against a blue and grey backdrop.
fig 6. Male Model 1. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 1of2

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

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Height
47.2cm (18.58")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Vintage Male Portrait Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107603
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Mid-century post-war portraiture often combines traditional observational study with expressive, modern brushwork and dynamic colour palettes. These paintings focus on capturing physical structure and human presence without overly formal compositions.

Artists during this era typically worked with oil pigments on stretched linen canvas, canvas board, or hardboard panels. Framing frequently incorporated gilt or painted timber mouldings with contrasting fabric or card mounts.

Authentication involves examining the reverse of the canvas for natural ageing, stretcher construction, and period supplier stamps. Surface impasto, brush techniques, and historical framing style also indicate original mid-century origin.

Figurative paintings work effectively when incorporated into eclectic gallery walls alongside contemporary photography or graphics. Alternatively, hang a single framed study as an accent piece in a study, library, or hallway.

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