Lot #4: Vintage Mid-Century African Girl Oil Painting on Canvas – Signed V. Dell'Angela, c. 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century African Girl Oil Painting on Canvas – Signed V. Dell'Angela, c. 1970s Artist: V. Dell'Angela (Active mid-to-late 20th Century) Title: "African Girl" (Handwritten on reverse stretcher) Medium: Original Oil on Canvas Period: Circa 1960s–1980s Subject: Portrait of a Southern/East African Woman (Inspired by Mwila/Mumuila cultural attire, Angola) Framing: Unframed, stretched on original wooden chassis Full Description Up for auction is a striking and highly decorative original mid-century oil portrait on canvas titled "African Girl" by artist V. Dell'Angela. This captivating artwork features a beautifully rendered portrait of a young African woman set against a minimalist desert horizon and a clear blue sky. The artist has captured exceptional detail in her traditional adornments, featuring a majestic three-disc halo-like hair ornament adorned with colorful geometric and floral motifs. She is depicted wearing traditional thick tribal neck rings, layered beaded necklaces, and meticulously patterned textile sashes draped across her shoulders. The cultural styling heavily reflects the iconic sculptural aesthetic of the Mwila (Mumuila) people of southern Africa. The painting is executed with a rich texture on canvas, showcasing the confident brushwork and vibrant palette characteristic of regional mid-to-late 20th-century decorative portraiture. Demention 20x24" Inscriptions & Authenticity Front: Signed "V. DELL'ANGELA" by the artist’s hand in dark block lettering in the lower right quadrant. Reverse: The original wooden stretcher bar features the authentic, period-correct handwritten title "African Girl" in cursive pencil. Condition Report Overall Status: Very Good vintage condition. Canvas: Stretched tightly over its original wood support. The canvas remains stable with excellent color retention and minimal surface wear consistent with age. Reverse: Natural, uniform aging to the unvarnished wood stretcher bars and canvas backing, verifying its mid-century origin. (Note: Please review the high-resolution photographs to assess the texture, signature details, and reverse markings for yourself prior to bidding.) Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 20x24" Pickup category timeslot {A}