Lot # 18 - Vintage Signed Oil Painting “Old Smoking Man”

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 09-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 16-Jun-2026 7:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

1985D

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Description :

Vintage original portrait painting depicting an elderly bearded gentleman smoking a pipe and wearing a traditional feathered cap. Executed in an expressive folk-art style with rich earth tones and mounted in a solid wood frame. The artwork bears an artist signature in the lower right corner and offers rustic lodge, cabin, European folk, or traditional décor appeal.

A charming character portrait that displays well as a standalone accent piece or as part of a gallery wall collection.

Measurements (Approx.):

  • Frame: 11" H x 8" W
  • Visible Artwork: 8" H x 5" W

Condition:
Good vintage condition. Painting displays well with minor age-related wear to the frame and surface. Hanging wire attached to reverse. No major damage noted.

Historical Note / Fun Fact:
Portraits of pipe-smoking woodsmen, hunters, and village elders were popular decorative subjects throughout the mid-20th century, particularly in Alpine, Bavarian, and rustic lodge-inspired artwork. These character studies were often sold as souvenirs and decorative paintings for cabins and family homes.

Estimated Value:
$35–65



Auction History

Highest bidder is 1985D

Date Bid User
09-Jun-2026 10:59:24 AM $5.00 1985D

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