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Continental Male Portrait V. Bruno '47
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Continental Male Portrait V. Bruno '47

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

A compelling and characterful mid-century oil on board Continental portrait of a man, signed and dated.

The sitter is depicted in a casual open-collared shirt and jacket, exemplifying classic post-WWII continental style.

Signed V. Bruno '47 in the lower right corner, with additional period handwritten studio marks on the reverse frame timber. Housed in its original pine painted strip frame.

Condition: In good original vintage condition. Shows light distressing and patination, ready to hang.

Measurements: Frame - Height 64.5cm x Width 44cm x Depth 3cm. Painting - Height 60cm x Width 39cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Mid Century Male Portrait to the 1940s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241308
Dealers Internal Reference
1411
Description
A compelling and characterful mid-century oil on board Continental portrait of a man, signed and dated.
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The sitter is depicted in a casual open-collared shirt and jacket, exemplifying classic post-WWII continental style.
Earl and Rymer
fig 1. A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame.
fig 1. Continental Male Portrait V. Bruno '47

Signed V. Bruno '47 in the lower right corner, with additional period handwritten studio marks on the reverse frame timber. Housed in its original pine painted strip frame.

Condition: In good original vintage condition. Shows light distressing and patination, ready to hang.

Measurements: Frame - Height 64.5cm x Width 44cm x Depth 3cm. Painting - Height 60cm x Width 39cm.

Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Mid Century Male Portrait to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241308
Dealers Internal Ref
1411
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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Archive I A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame.

Continental Male Portrait V. Bruno '47

Archive II A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View II
Archive III A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame. View VII
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A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame.
Continental Male Portrait V. Bruno '47
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A mid-century oil painting depicting a young man in a collar shirt and jacket, set within a simple wooden frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood
  • ColourBrown and Grey
  • MotifsVisible brushstrokes, Open collar shirt, Inscribed signature and date, Timber strip frame
  • SizeH 64.5 cm (25 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This mid-century oil painting portrays a Continental man in an open-collared shirt and jacket against a neutral grey background. Dating to 1940, the mid-century modern artwork exhibits visible brushstrokes and bears an inscribed signature and date of V. Bruno '47 in the lower right corner. The piece is rendered in a palette of brown and grey tones, and is housed within a simple timber strip frame displaying light distressing, patination, and original pine painted surfaces. Measuring 64.5 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the framed work is ready to hang. In a contemporary home, this vintage portrait suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or study. The artwork brings character to a residential interior through its muted palette and expressive technique, pairing well with mid-century modern furnishings or transitional decor. The neutral tones of the background and the warm browns of the jacket allow the painting to integrate easily into existing gallery walls or function as a standalone focal point within a domestic space.

FAQs

Mid-20th-century Continental portraiture often reflects post-war realism and expressionist influences, featuring structured brushwork, muted colour palettes, and psychological depth in subject representation.

Artists during this era commonly used stretched cotton or linen canvas, oil pigments with linseed oil binders, and simple timber mouldings for framing.

Authenticity is verified by checking for period-accurate signatures and dates, age-consistent canvas tension, natural frame patination, and period mounting hardware.

A portrait painting can be positioned above a minimalist sideboard, integrated into an eclectic gallery wall, or placed on a bookshelf as a focal accent.

Keep the canvas away from direct heat sources, high humidity, and direct sunlight, cleaning dust gently with a soft, dry brush.
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