Lot #82: Mid-Century Modern Tiger Portrait

During the clean out of an estate sale, I found a Mid-Century Modern Tiger Portrait. A striking vintage oil on canvas portrait of a tiger, rendered with expressive brushwork and a warm, tonal palette. The artist, known by the signature "Rex," captures the feline’s intense gaze through detailed rendering of the eyes and fur, set against a mottled autumnal background. I am not an appraiser or collector, but with some research I was able to determine that this particular artist's work is highly representative of the 1970s "Safari" decor trend, often characterized by bold wildlife subjects. The painting is housed in its original vintage faux bamboo wood frame with a brushed gold/bronze finish and a light-colored linen liner. The frame reflects the "Chinoiserie" and "Hollywood Regency" aesthetics popular during the late mid-century period. The size of the painting is 17 ½” High X 22” Long. The condition of the painting is in good vintage condition. The canvas is taut with no visible tears or repairs. Minor surface crazing consistent with age is present but does not distract from the image. The faux bamboo frame shows some light scuffing and finish wear to the corners and edges, which adds to its authentic vintage character. The linen liner shows light age-toning. This painting would be an excellent addition to a collector’s collection, someone’s family room or for a reseller. REFER TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Pickup category timeslot {A}