Wall decoration

Beautiful Vintage Portrait of a Gentleman – Oil on Canvas – Signed Goedemé (1951)

This impressive, warm and characterful portrait shows a stylish gentleman in a suit, painted with strong brushstrokes and a classical technique. The artist has paid particular attention to nuances in skin tone, light, and expression, giving the work a lifelike and monumental character.

The portrait breathes the atmosphere of the 1940s–1950s and exudes dignity, calm, and timelessness. A true eye-catcher for lovers of classical interiors, retro design, or characterful art with soul. The portrait is gracefully hand-signed by a good artist, in red ochre paint. We decipher GOEDEMÉ, Goetene; we cannot exactly identify the artist. ‘Signed 1951’ is clear, thus postwar.

Condition – Very good

– Oil on original canvas
– No cracks or holes
– Light, beautiful patina appropriate for the age
– Some subtle signs of aging in the varnish layer
– Solid wooden frame in excellent condition

Frame

The work is presented in a heavy, high-quality wooden frame with a warm tone that perfectly complements the portrait. The piece is ready to hang.

Signature

Signed bottom right: Goedemé ’51

Decorative value

A strong and stylish work that enhances in settings such as:
– classic living rooms
– hotels and lobbies
– studies and libraries
– retro and vintage interiors
– stylish man caves or practice rooms

It is also a beautiful Christmas gift for someone dear to you.
We will do our utmost to deliver the work before Christmas if ordered in time.

Dimensions
With frame: 68 × 58 cm

DISCLAIMER & ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

We package our artworks with the utmost care to avoid any damage. All paintings are professionally cleaned and re-protected free of charge, so they remain maintenance-free for decades.

Large paintings (+50 cm) are generally shipped only within the EU. Shipping to islands or areas outside the EU may be subject to additional conditions.

Destinations outside Europe & islands

For these locations, additional shipping and packaging costs may apply. These costs are in addition to the Catawiki settlement and must be paid via the seller’s bank account, provided by private message.

Without payment of these additional costs, no binding sale is established and the work will not be shipped. Buyers from these areas should contact us before the auction ends to verify exact shipping costs. Pickup is not possible. Very large works are not shipped to islands.

Monaco

Delivery within the stated shipping costs is possible to a pickup point in France, 8 km over the border. For direct delivery in Monaco, additional charges may apply.

Shipping within the EU

We ship large works only within EU countries. The shipping company reserves the right to refuse packages due to size or other reasons. In that case, the purchase may be cancelled. With an additional surcharge for shipping costs, delivery may still be possible.