Vintage Russian Oil Painting – Medieval Tower with Hand-Decorated Frame Unsigned

This vintage oil painting on canvas presents a charming and atmospheric architectural scene, likely depicting a medieval Russian monastery or fortress tower, surrounded by arched stone walls and red-roofed buildings. Though the exact location is unknown, the central tower crowned with a golden weather vane evokes the timeless silhouettes of Orthodox defensive structures found throughout historic Russian towns.

Painted in rich, textured strokes and natural earthy tones, the composition captures the soft contrast between the whitewashed stone and the blue-gray sky, suggesting a quiet, contemplative mood. While the painting is unsigned, it was brought from Russia and is believed to be the work of a Russian artist, based on style and provenance.

The piece is set in a beautifully hand-decorated frame, adorned with textured gilding and a linen inset. Though the canvas shows areas of minor paint loss, the artwork retains its unique historic charm and authenticity.

✔️ Artist: Unknown (likely Russian)
✔️ Title: Medieval Tower Scene
✔️ Medium: Oil on canvas
✔️ Style: Vintage realism, architectural landscape
✔️ Signed: No
✔️ Frame: Hand-decorated gold frame with linen inset
✔️ Framed Size: 22.5" × 18.5"
✔️ Canvas Size: 16" × 12"
✔️ Condition: Vintage condition with areas of paint loss; frame in good condition with handmade decorative texture
✔️ Certificate: Not included

Please note that the physical colors of the item may vary slightly from the pictures in the listing, due to differences in lighting, camera quality, and screen settings.

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