Mediterranean Courtyard with Bougainvillea, Oil on Canvas, Signed, c. 1955–1970
Viridian Eclection
The Piece
A sunlit Mediterranean courtyard where pink bougainvillea spills across warm stucco walls beneath terracotta roofs. A balcony looks down over the scene, an iron railing runs through the foreground, and a clear blue sky closes the composition with cool, even light. The foliage is handled with fine, textured touches against the softer architecture, giving the whole a calm, afternoon stillness. The painting is presented in a gilt frame with a red liner.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed lower right, read as “Ofelia Wesdeill.” The painter has not been identified in the published record, and no label or inscription accompanies the work. Its subject, handling and presentation are consistent with the period c. 1955–1970.
Product Details
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object | Painting, Mediterranean courtyard with bougainvillea |
| Origin | Not recorded |
| Form | Framed painting, horizontal format, approx. 24 in H × 36 in W (framed) |
| Material | Oil on canvas; gilt frame with red liner |
| Marks | Signed lower right, read as “Ofelia Wesdeill” |
| Era | c. 1955–1970 |
| Condition | Very good; light surface wear, stable paint layer, minor wear to frame edges. Condition Guaranteed. |
| Availability | One of a Kind — 1 Available |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
Sun, flowers and warm stucco make this an easy painting to live with. Its horizontal format sits well above a console, sofa or fireplace, and its warm palette brings a Mediterranean afternoon into a living room, dining room or entry year round.
To keep it at its best, hang it out of direct sun and away from heat sources and humidity, dust the frame with a soft dry brush, and leave any cleaning of the painted surface to a conservator.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Visit the Eclection on Tuesdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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