Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen

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Title: Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen

Description: This exquisite mid-century oil on velvet painting features a captivating portrait of a young green-eyed woman. The painting's black velvet creates depth and dimensional from the teal light backlighting the young model and accents her red hair and blue eyes creating a feeling of mystery and allure. Velvet painting is an ancient technique, and took on a new popularity in the United States in the Mid-20th century. Signed "Cohen" Dimensions: 31.5" Height x 36" Width, 4" Depth United States, 1960

Additional Information: Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Velvet,Wood
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
ExcellentExcellent Vintage Condition.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA

Reserve: $1,980.00

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Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen

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