Large Mid-Century Portrait Oil Painting Chinese Village Elder Pipe

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Large Mid-Century Portrait Oil Painting of Chinese Village Elder or Party Boss with Pipe, $650 MCM Mid-century painting, wise elderly Chinese man smoking pipe in a vintage highly carved wood frame, signed Unique and rare find. Only listing of this persona. Large Mid-Century Asian Portrait Oil Painting in Custom Wood Frame - 24" x 32" Overview An exceptional, large-scale vintage oil painting on canvas. This commanding character study depicts a weathered Chinese village elder adorned in a traditional conical bamboo hat, pensively smoking a pipe with wispy smoke curls. Creates an atmospheric, vintage mood that was highly sought after for mid-century den, library, or parlor decor. The composition is anchored by a rich crimson square featuring the hand-painted Chinese character 福 (Fú), symbolizing prosperity, good fortune, and longevity. The character also exhibits an authoritative presence maybe even a watchful eye, so the portrait may also capture a local village leader or Communist boss. Signed Nirando History in the 1970s, local governance was tightly integrated into the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) apparatus. At the grass-roots level, these officials were known as Village Party Branch Secretaries and were typically older, entrenched village elders and/or seasoned guerrilla veterans. The Frame The artwork is housed in its original, heavy, multi-tiered mid-century shadow-box frame. Crafted from a substantial, open-grained tropical hardwood, the frame features a period-authentic two-tone stained finish, machine-routed folk accents, and an integrated off-white linen liner that adds incredible visual depth. This large-scale statement frame serves as a sophisticated, soulful focal point for a gallery wall, den, or office. Replacement value is upwards of $650 for mounting, frame craftsmanship etc. Dimensions & Details Total Dimensions: 24" W x 32" H x 2" Visible Canvas: 17" x 23" Materials: Oil on canvas, solid tropical wood frame, integrated fabric liner Condition: Very good vintage condition. The oil canvas remains structurally sound with vivid texture and color saturation. This original wood frame shows light, age-appropriate wear and minor scuffing that enhances its authentic retro patina. Sturdy, wired, and ready to hang. Design Period: 1970s Materials: Oil Paint, Canvas, Tropical Hardwood, Linen Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Boho Chic, Asian Modern, Eclectic, Rustic, Political PS we also have a pair of vintage Vietnamese nón lá conical straw hats (Great for gardening) that we could make available in a separate listing, email for details Smoke and pet free home tags: fundraiser valentine's valentines mother's mothers father's fathers day birthday gift gifts oil painting wall hanging art arte fina Elder Chinese Male Portrait Asian Man Smoking Pipe Frame Signed OIL Painting VTG Large Painting Portrait Old Chinese Asian Man Smoking Pipe Carved Wood785/4.3