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Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting
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Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

1940 - 1960
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Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

Brief Description:

This is an adorable 1950s African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting depicting a domestic scene with a charming-looking lady bending forward to tend to the washing that is in the basket before her.

She works beside her native wooden hut, surrounded by tall mountain peaks.

Probably painted by a South African artist.

Signed, lower right corner 'Philemon'

Mounted on a simple pine ebonised frame - see images.

Attributes:

Oil on Board

Signed: 'Philemon'

Circa: 1950s

Condition:

Offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 24.8'' | 62.9 cm

Width: 32.3'' | 82 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
62.9cm (24.76")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this African Folk Art Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190649
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Description
Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

Brief Description:

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This is an adorable 1950s African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting depicting a domestic scene with a charming-looking lady bending forward to tend to the washing that is in the basket before her.
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fig 1. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 1. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

She works beside her native wooden hut, surrounded by tall mountain peaks.

Probably painted by a South African artist.

Signed, lower right corner 'Philemon'

Mounted on a simple pine ebonised frame - see images.

fig 2. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 2. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

Attributes:

Oil on Board

Signed: 'Philemon'

Circa: 1950s

Condition:

Offered in an overall excellent original condition.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 24.8'' | 62.9 cm

Width: 32.3'' | 82 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

fig 3. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 3. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

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

Delivery

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

fig 4. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 4. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

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.

fig 5. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 5. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

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. An oil painting on board depicting a figure doing laundry outside a decorated thatched dwelling in an African village landscape.
fig 6. Adorable 1950s Vintage Antique African Folk Art Oil on Board Painting

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
62.9cm (24.76")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this African Folk Art Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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FAQs

Mid-century African folk art paintings typically feature figurative depictions of daily life, village routines, and local landscapes. They are marked by strong outlines, expressive brushwork, bold colour palettes, and a narrative style rooted in regional visual traditions.

Artists frequently utilised readily available structural materials, including compressed hardboard, masonite, or plywood panels, paired with oil or industrial enamel paints to ensure durability and vivid colour retention.

Authentic period works often exhibit natural paint craquelure, age-appropriate oxidisation on the reverse of the board, period-specific backing materials, and genuine artist signatures or dates corresponding to the mid-20th century.

These expressive artworks contrast effectively against neutral, textured backdrops such as plaster or lime-wash walls, paired alongside natural wood furniture, woven textiles, and modern minimalist decor.

Keep the painting in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources. Surface dust should be gently removed with a soft, dry camel-hair brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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