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Vintage Ethnographic Portrait on Velvet – Signed Hessian Framed Artwork

Vintage Ethnographic Portrait on Velvet – Signed Hessian Framed Artwork

Regular price £85.00 GBP
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A striking and atmospheric vintage signed velvet painting, depicting a portrait of a man adorned with a feathered headdress, rendered against a deep black ground. The soft texture of the velvet enhances the richness and depth of the colours, giving the piece a distinctive tonal quality typical of mid-century decorative art.

 

The artwork is signed “IPelevy” (lower right) and presented within a bold hessian (burlap) surround and black frame, adding strong textural contrast and a sculptural presence.

 

This is a highly decorative piece with real visual impact—ideal for eclectic, bohemian, or mid-century inspired interiors.

 

Details

 

  • Original vintage velvet painting
  • Signed “IPelevy” (lower right)
  • Painted on black velvet
  • Portrait subject with feathered headdress
  • Textured hessian / burlap surround
  • Black painted wooden frame
  • Ready to hang

 

Condition

 

Good vintage condition overall:

 

  • Minor scuffs and wear to frame edges
  • Some age-related marks to hessian surround
  • Light surface wear consistent with age
  • Artwork presents well with strong colour depth

 

 

Styling Notes

 

  • Perfect for bohemian, eclectic, or retro interiors
  • Works well as a feature wall piece or conversation starter
  • Pairs nicely with natural materials, plants, and warm tones
  • Adds texture and depth to gallery wall arrangements

 

 

Delivery & Collection

 

UK-wide delivery available — message for a tailored quote; Collection welcome from West Yorkshire; Professionally packed and handled with care; See more at variusvintage

Details

Material
Fabric
Condition
Very good

An original piece, not a reproduction. There is only one, so once it sells it is gone.

Delivery
Furniture, anywhere in the UK£70 flat
Everything else, UKFree
Everything else, international£30
Collection in personFree, West Yorkshire, by arrangement

One flat rate for furniture wherever you are in the country, sent from West Yorkshire with a specialist furniture carrier rather than a parcel courier. Smaller pieces travel free within the UK. Collection in person is welcome.

Condition and returns

Everything is original and second-hand, so expect the marks a piece has picked up over sixty or seventy years. Anything beyond ordinary wear is described and photographed. If a piece arrives and it is not as described, get in touch within 14 days and we will sort it out.

Original pieces only, no reproductions Sourced personally across the UK and Europe Dealing full time since 2018 Public liability insured 07738 687193
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