A vintage framed portrait signed \u201cMartinus\u201d lower left, offered under the descriptive title \u201cSmiling Girl\u201d.<\/p>\n
The work depicts a smiling child against a deep black fabric background. Warm facial tones and fine highlights in the hair create a lively contrast with the dark ground, while the simple gold-coloured frame gives the portrait a clean outline.<\/p>\n
The Collector catalogued this piece as a 1950s framed Martinus felt painting of an Aboriginal child. \u201cSmiling Girl\u201d is the present descriptive title, rather than a documented artist-given title.
\nArtist\/signature: Martinus, signed lower left.<\/p>\n
Support: Black felt, as described in the auction catalogue.<\/p>\n
Period: Catalogued as 1950s; exact production year unrecorded.
\nOutside frame: 39 \u00d7 29 \u00d7 2.5 cm.
\nVisible image: 35.5 \u00d7 26 cm.
\nFramed weight, unpacked: 358 g.<\/p>\n
Condition: Artwork and frame in great condition. The paper backing shows age-related wear and small edge tears. Please examine the photographs as part of the description.<\/p>\n
The portrait uses the dark fabric ground to emphasise the girl\u2019s smiling expression, softly modelled face and highlighted curls. Its compact size and simple gold-coloured frame make it an engaging decorative piece for a vintage interior, a portrait collection or a gift for someone who enjoys expressive figurative art.<\/p>\n
International buyers: please contact us for an insured shipping quote. Import duties and taxes are the buyer\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n
Read Our Martinus Portraits on Black Fabric: History & Collecting Guide<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n