Lot # 169 - Original Oil Unknown artist

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 11-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 18-Aug-2025 9:50:00 PM
Current bid:

$71.00

Highest bidder:

VegasDave

Auction has ended

Description :

The painting depicts an old man thoughtfully smoking a pipe. Artistic Style: It is an oil painting characterized by thick, deliberate brushstrokes that add texture and depth, particularly to the man's weathered face. Color Palette: The painting utilizes rich, earthy tones in the background, contrasting with the man's muted clothing, showcasing the artist's expertise in realism. The artwork evokes a sense of nostalgia and introspection, highlighted by the detailed portrayal of the man's face and the smoky background. it looks, as though the artist put this man in costume to make us think about perhaps the Civil War between the north and the south, given that this hat makes you think of the Civil War. Very nicely executed by the artist.
The framing looks like it was done in the 1970s. It has a beige linen mat with a dark hardwood frame very nicely framed some scratches some scuffs. Museum quality paint work.


Dimensions : 27 inches in L x 35 inches in H x 3 inches in D

Auction History

Highest bidder is VegasDave

Date Bid User
18-Aug-2025 9:46:06 PM $71.00 VegasDave
18-Aug-2025 9:46:06 PM $70.00 Stephina444
18-Aug-2025 9:45:03 PM $66.00 VegasDave
18-Aug-2025 9:43:53 PM $56.00 Stephina444
18-Aug-2025 9:43:43 PM $55.00 Dem0s
18-Aug-2025 9:43:43 PM $55.00 Stephina444
13-Aug-2025 9:23:50 AM $51.00 Dem0s
13-Aug-2025 9:23:42 AM $50.00 TopCat
13-Aug-2025 9:23:42 AM $50.00 Dem0s
12-Aug-2025 7:25:02 PM $46.00 TopCat
11-Aug-2025 3:32:18 PM $26.00 Peanut16
11-Aug-2025 3:32:18 PM $25.00 Marion
11-Aug-2025 9:10:22 AM $6.00 Peanut16
11-Aug-2025 8:58:09 AM $5.00 Toady

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