sought-after ! Vintage Oil Painting by Cortez – Coastal Boats Scene – Original Mid-Century Pale

This is a striking vintage oil painting signed Cortez, featuring a timeless Mediterranean coastal harbor with fishing boats and village buildings, rendered in thick palette knife strokes. The painting’s vibrant blues and bold texture evoke mid-century European charm and style.

Executed on Maltuch Belgian canvas, the painting is original (not a print) and likely created in Italy or Spain between the 1950s–1970s for export or tourist art markets. While the frame shows wear and flaking (see photos), the painting itself displays beautifully.

Condition Notes:
Canvas: exceptionally good, light craquelure from age, no major damage
Frame: Heavy wear, flaking, and loss – can be cleaned or reframed for a current display