Original oil painting by Jerzy Marek, 1973, "From My Window" | Naive Art | Signed and dated | Sailboat, window view | Oil painting

For sale is a rare, early original oil painting by the renowned Polish-British artist Jerzy Marek (1925–2014), an important representative of European Naive Art (Outsider Art) and founder of the well-known Marek Circle.
Motif & Artistic Execution:
This small-format painting depicts one of Jerzy Marek's most popular and characteristic motifs: an atmospheric view of the sea from a window, featuring a sailboat, gently rolling green coastal hills, heavy, gathered curtains with tassels, and a flowering houseplant on the windowsill. The delicate brushwork and vibrant palette (oil on wood panel) lend the artwork a remarkable depth.
Authenticity, signature & dating:
• Front: Monogrammed “J. M.” at the bottom right.
• Reverse side: Titled, signed and dated by the artist himself using brush/paint: “FROM MY WINDOW” by J. MAREK 1973.
• Rarity value: An authentic early work from 1973 (Marek only started painting in 1970).
Dimensions, material & condition:
• Artist: Jerzy Marek (1925–2014)
• Title: From My Window
• Year of origin: 1973 (Vintage / 70s)
• Technique: Oil on board (Oil on wood)
• Image size (visible area): approx. 16 × 20 cm
• Frame dimensions (outer dimensions): approx. 28 × 32 cm
• Condition: Very good, original condition with fresh colors and slight, age-related craquelure in the paint layer. Contemporary wooden frame with gold-colored inner molding, authentic patina, and hanging hardware on the back.
Provenance & Collector's Value:
Works by Jerzy Marek are represented in public British collections (including Art UK) and regularly fetch high prices at international art auctions. An ideal collector's item for lovers of naive art, maritime-inspired art, and British-Polish art history.
Shipping & Handling:
• Careful, breakage-proof packaging and fully insured shipping.
• Alternatively, personal collection is possible by arrangement.
• Private sale excluding any warranty and return policy.