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Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2
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Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Artsonline
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Male Model 2. Superb Post-War Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

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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 Oil Portrait Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107609
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Description
Male Model 2. Superb Post-War Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 1. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 2. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 3. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 4. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 5. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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 post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
fig 6. Male Model 2. Superb Post-war Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2

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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Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-003586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

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

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1107609
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A post-war oil portrait painting depicting a male figure in profile, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount and a slim gilt frame.
Male Model 2. Superb Post-War Vintage Head & Shoulder Oil Portrait Painting 2of2
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHead and shoulders study, Profile figure, Gilt frame, Terracotta mount board
  • SizeH 47.2 cm (19 in) x W 31.2 cm (12 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

This is an original mid-20th-century oil portrait painting from 1960, executed in a mid-century modern style. The artwork depicts a head and shoulders study of an Afro-Caribbean male nude model in profile, rendered with clear brush strokes and a clever use of light on an oil on canvas and paper medium. The composition uses warm brown tones alongside muted green and blue background elements, framed within a terracotta-coloured mount board and a slim gilt frame. The painting measures 47.2 cm high, 31.2 cm wide, and 1.2 cm deep. Positioned in an exceptional original condition with no visible signature, the piece functions as a striking decorative element for display above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The warm colour palette and detailed facial features offer a sophisticated focal point for traditional and contemporary interior spaces alike.

FAQs

Mid-century post-war portraiture often emphasises direct anatomical observation, visible brushwork, and natural colour palettes, reflecting a focus on figurative realism.

Artists during this era commonly painted using oil pigments applied to canvas, canvas board, or wooden panel substrates, typically finished within wooden frames.

Authentic works often show period-appropriate canvas weave, natural surface patination, aged framing fixtures, and signature impasto techniques consistent with mid-twentieth-century art schools.

A post-war oil portrait functions effectively as part of a gallery wall arrangement, positioned on a feature wall, or displayed above a sideboard to complement structured contemporary furniture.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources. Remove surface dust periodically using a soft, dry brush without applying moisture or chemicals.
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