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Up for sale is an original mid-century oil painting by the celebrated German-Chilean maritime artist Alfred Tutt Madsen (1901–c.1980s).• Subject: A beautiful, stylized impressionist scene of colorful harbor sailboats utilizing an elegant composition of overlapping sails in vibrant red, white, and ochre hues against a soft, atmospheric backdrop.• Signature & Date: Signed \"ALF MADSEN -73\" clearly in the lower-left corner, dating the piece precisely to 1973.
• Medium: Oil on canvas board.
• Dimensions: Canvas panel is 11\" x 14\". Total frame size is approximately 16\" x 19\".• Condition: Great vintage condition with rich, vibrant colors and no visible paint chipping. It comes housed securely in its original, gorgeous 1970s carved wooden frame featuring a classic textured fabric linen inner liner (no glass).
• Provenance/History: The back of the panel features a charming, vintage handwritten family gift inscription reading \"From Grandpa Alan To Alan, Feb-74\", confirming its long-standing ownership timeline since it was first purchased over 50 years ago.
A wonderful addition for collectors of mid-century maritime art, vintage nautical decor, or South American landscape paintings. Ships securely packaged and fully insured.
Seller Note: I am also selling a companion 12x16 Alfred Tutt Madsen painting of the New York Brooklyn Bridge from the same estate collection. Please check my other listings if you are interested in acquiring the matching framed pair!Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The oil canvas surface shows vibrant color retention and a beautiful texture. The ornate wood frame is sturdy and structurally sound, showing minimal vintage surface scuffing or edge rub wear consistent with its 50+ year age. Please review all photos for exact condition.• Exact Dimensions: Total Framed Size is approx. 18.75\" Width x 15.75\" Height (Inner canvas sight size is 14\" Width x 11\" Height).• Provenance Insight: The reverse side features a charming vintage handwritten gift inscription that reads: \"From Grandpa to Alan. Feb-74\", adding a lovely piece of personal history to this 1973 painting.
• Item Specifics:
• Artist: Alfred Tutt Madsen (German-Chilean, 1901–c.1980s)
• Unit of Sale: Single Piece
• Signed: Yes, signed \"ALF MADSEN -73\"
• Type: Painting
• Production Technique: Oil Painting
• Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
• Material: Canvas Board
• Subject: Maritime, Sailboats, Nautical Seascape
• Item Height: 11 in (Canvas) / Approx. 16 in (Framed)
• Item Width: 14 in (Canvas) / Approx. 19 in (Framed)
• Framing: Framed (Original 1970s carved wood, no glass)
