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Vintage Hungarian Folk Portrait Oil Painting in Rustic Frame

About the Item

A delightful vintage Hungarian oil on canvas painting depicting a mustachioed gentleman in traditional dress, clutching a pipe and wearing a dark alpine hat adorned with a red blossom. The subject’s expressive face and twinkling eyes exude warmth and humor, typical of Central European folk portraiture. Set against a backdrop of steep-roofed village houses and green hills, the work captures the pastoral charm and spirit of Hungarian countryside life. Executed in a folk-naïve style, the painting is housed in its original black and giltwood frame with carved bamboo-style trim and intentional distressing that adds to its antique character. A wonderful addition to any collection of vintage European portraiture, this piece brings a sense of personality, tradition, and storytelling to an interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Northport, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10351244873932

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