Lot #17: Rare Mid-Century Original Mady Tiso Tempera Painting — "Desert Town" Oasis Landscape

Rare Mid-Century Original Mady Tiso Tempera Painting — "Desert Town" Oasis Landscape I'm offering a rare mid-century original tempera painting by Mady Tiso, titled "Desert Town," depicting an oasis landscape. This unique piece captures a serene desert vista with vibrant colors and intricate details, perfect for art collectors and enthusiasts. The piece is in great condition given its age, with vibrant colours. LOT DETAIL: Original Mid-Century Fine Art Artist: Mady Tiso (Listed Mid-Century Canadian Regional Artist) Title: Desert Town / Cliffside SettlementEstimated Era: Late 1950s – 1960s Medium: Original Tempera on Paper / Board Frame Dimensions: 22.25" x 16.5" (Original vintage wood framing with protective matte) Artist Biography & Background Mady Tiso is a recognized mid-century regional painter whose works are primarily preserved through prominent mid-20th-century estate collections across Ontario and Quebec. Active from the 1950s through the 1970s, Tiso specialized in original tempera compositions. Her portfolio is highly distinguished by architectural landscapes, specifically heavily textured desert towns, canyon villages, and cliffside settlements. Because she operated independently through localized craft and gallery networks during Canada's mid-century art boom, her surviving physical artworks remain the primary anchor of her artistic legacy Artwork Description & Technique This original piece is an exceptional showcase of Tiso's signature aesthetic and technical style. Using a precise tempera medium, she employs repetitive, short vertical strokes to create a rich, fabric-like organic texture across the massive canyon cliff face. The composition features: Geometric structures: Vibrant, blocky, multi-colored terraced houses clustered in the center. High vertical perspective: An imposing red rock canyon wall that dominates the background. Stylized natural motifs: Slender, linear palm trees that flank the village to anchor the desert oasis theme. Condition & Presentation The artwork is preserved in its authentic, original mid-century wood frame and custom matting. The colors remain vibrant, and the delicate tempera surface is fully intact under protective glass. This piece serves as a premier example of mid-century modern architectural landscape decor, making it a perfect acquisition for collectors of retro Canadiana fine art. Pickup category timeslot {A}