A mesmerizing piece of mid-century romance. Painted during the post-war era by German-Dutch artist Herbert Otto Fiedler, this striking 1940s/50s oil-on-canvas captures a serene, melancholic young woman set against an idealized, dreamlike Mediterranean coastal backdrop. With its soft color palette, architectural stone arches, and distinct Mid-Century Modern stylization, this piece offers an instant, soulful focal point for any curated interior.
Styling Suggestion:
The standard 20" x 16" dimensions make this an incredibly versatile size. Hang it as a standalone statement piece in an entryway, lean it on a teak credenza alongside mid-century ceramics, or incorporate its soft, coastal tones into a textured gallery wall.
Condition & Details
- The Painting: The canvas itself is in excellent vintage condition. The colors remain beautifully soft yet vivid, the paint layer is stable, and the canvas remains tightly stretched.
- The Reverse: The reverse reveals its authentic mid-century history, featuring a vintage "Made in Poland" factory stamp on the pine stretcher bars (a common exporter of quality art supplies to the Netherlands during this era) and a handwritten gallery or inventory number "3" in pencil.
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The Frame:
The original vintage gilt frame shows plaster degradation and a structural split in the wood molding at the top. We have chosen to leave it entirely original to preserve its historic character, but it is priced accordingly, allowing the collector the option to restore or reframe to match their specific decor style. The standard 20x16 canvas size makes it effortless to reframe if desired. Priced accordingly.
- Artist: Herbert Otto Fiedler (German/Dutch, 1891–1962)
- Title: Quiet Island
- Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
- Signature: Hand-signed "Fiedler" by the artist in his signature block script (upper left corner).
- Dimensions: Canvas: 20" x 16" | Framed: 26" x 22"
NOTE
Given the fragile nature of the frame, we are able to only offer local pick up and delivery in the Greater Toronto Area.