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1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame
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1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

1940 - 1960
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1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

A graceful 1950s oil on canvas depicting a seated ballerina in soft tones, presented in its original worn gilt frame. Elegant, nostalgic, and full of charm.

Full Description

A beautifully painted mid‑century oil on canvas portraying a ballerina seated in repose, rendered in delicate brushwork and gentle pastel hues. The artist captures a moment of quiet poise, with the dancer’s white tutu and relaxed pose evoking both grace and serenity.

The painting is housed in its original gilt frame, attractively worn with age, which enhances the romantic character of the piece. The composition and palette reflect the refined sensibility of 1950s European studio art — expressive yet understated.

This is a charming decorative work that brings warmth and timeless elegance to any interior.

Details

Period: 1950s

Origin: Continental Europe

Medium: Oil on canvas

Frame: Original worn gilt frame

Dimensions: H 50.5 cm | W 42.5 cm

Condition: Very good vintage condition; frame with age‑related wear consistent with period

Provenance: Private collection

Styling Notes

Perfect for a bedroom, dressing room, or sitting area. The soft palette and classical subject lend a sense of calm and refinement, pairing beautifully with antique or mid‑century furnishings.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this 1950s Ballerina Oil Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1223434
Dealers Internal Reference
JW160
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1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame
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A graceful 1950s oil on canvas depicting a seated ballerina in soft tones, presented in its original worn gilt frame.
Whites Antiques

Elegant, nostalgic, and full of charm.

fig 1. A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.
fig 1. 1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

Full Description

A beautifully painted mid‑century oil on canvas portraying a ballerina seated in repose, rendered in delicate brushwork and gentle pastel hues. The artist captures a moment of quiet poise, with the dancer’s white tutu and relaxed pose evoking both grace and serenity.

fig 2. A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.
fig 2. 1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

The painting is housed in its original gilt frame, attractively worn with age, which enhances the romantic character of the piece. The composition and palette reflect the refined sensibility of 1950s European studio art — expressive yet understated.

fig 3. A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.
fig 3. 1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

This is a charming decorative work that brings warmth and timeless elegance to any interior.

Details

Period: 1950s

Origin: Continental Europe

Medium: Oil on canvas

Frame: Original worn gilt frame

Dimensions: H 50.5 cm | W 42.5 cm

fig 4. A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.
fig 4. 1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

Condition: Very good vintage condition; frame with age‑related wear consistent with period

Provenance: Private collection

Styling Notes

Perfect for a bedroom, dressing room, or sitting area. The soft palette and classical subject lend a sense of calm and refinement, pairing beautifully with antique or mid‑century furnishings.

Delivery

Delivery is not included. Please use the Delivery Quote tab prior to purchase. Collection from our Sussex showroom is welcome, and nationwide couriers can be arranged on request.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this 1950s Ballerina Oil Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223434
Dealers Internal Ref
JW160
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.

1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame

Archive II A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame. View II
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Archive IX A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame. View IX
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Telephone 07717 321455
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Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
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A mid-20th-century oil painting depicting a seated ballerina in a white tutu, housed within a distressed gold gilt wooden frame.
1950s Oil on Canvas of a Ballerina — In Worn Gilt Frame
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Mid-century figurative paintings typically combine impressionistic brushwork with modern composition, often capturing dancers, portraits, or everyday scenes using muted or pastel colour palettes popular during the post-war era.

Artworks from this period were commonly executed using oil paints applied to natural cotton or linen canvas stretched over wooden frames, often finished with moulded composition or gilt timber frames.

Authentic period paintings display natural signs of aging, such as subtle paint craquelure, darkening or toning of the canvas reverse, and age-related oxidisation or wear on the timber frame moulding.

A mid-century portrait can be styled above a sideboard, incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall, or leaned against a painted wall atop a mantelpiece to add character and historical texture.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity, and gently clean the surface using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent dust accumulation without damaging the paint film.
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