Description
We are selling this artistic Mid-Century portrait painting of an old man. This old Man has a slight Karl Marx feel and is very well executed in an impressionist style with thick heavy brushstrokes which are continued in an abstract expressionist manner at the bottom of the figure. The painting is signed M E Hoy for Martin Hoy. Probably dates to the 1960s or early 70s.
Condition: Good vintage condition. Repaired tear with overpainting on the forehead area. Some damages and small tear around the edge of the canvas.
Dimensions:
Height 30 3/4 Inches 78.2 cm
Width 24 7/8 Inches 63.3 cm
Depth 1 1/2 Inches 3.7 cm
Sight Height 30 1/8 Inches 76.6 cm
Sight Width 24 1/4 Inches 61.7 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition with general wear, some small damages and slight tears near the edge of the canvas. Old repaired tear/puncture in the forehead of the figure.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition: Good vintage condition. Repaired tear with overpainting on the forehead area. Some damages and small tear around the edge of the canvas.
Dimensions:
Height 30 3/4 Inches 78.2 cm
Width 24 7/8 Inches 63.3 cm
Depth 1 1/2 Inches 3.7 cm
Sight Height 30 1/8 Inches 76.6 cm
Sight Width 24 1/4 Inches 61.7 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition with general wear, some small damages and slight tears near the edge of the canvas. Old repaired tear/puncture in the forehead of the figure.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint
Details:
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition with general wear, some small damages and slight tears near the edge of the canvas. Old repaired tear/puncture in the forehead of the figure.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
30.75 x 24.88 x 1.5 in
Mid-Century Impressionist Abstract Portrait Painting of an Old Man by Martin Hoy
Estimate $650-$1,650
Starting Bid
$320
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