1950s Mid-Century Modern Tropical Tribal Scene Painting by Max R. Stein

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An exceptional mid-century oil on board painting titled "The Headman," beautifully rendered in a striking, tropical figurative folk art style. … Read more An exceptional mid-century oil on board painting titled "The Headman," beautifully rendered in a striking, tropical figurative folk art style. The artwork features a vibrant composition depicting figures crossing an elevated wooden bridge over water, framed by lush banana leaves. The central focus highlights two women carrying harvested goods balanced gracefully on their heads, followed by a standing male figure.

Signed "Stein" in the lower right, this piece carries spectacular historical New York provenance on the reverse. The back of the board is handwritten: "THE HEADMAN / M. R. STEIN / 285 C.P.W. N.Y.C."

This address directly corresponds to Max R. Stein, a resident of "The St. Urban," the historic, luxury Beaux-Arts landmark co-op building located at 285 Central Park West on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

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Excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors. Housed in its original mid-century wooden frame. Ready to display. See less