Portrait of a Young Woman with Curly Hair
Painting on canvas or textured board • Signed 'T. Target' or similar (52), regional or mid-century commercial portrait artist
Style & Movement
Mid-century realist/illustrative portraiture
Medium & Technique
Oil or acrylic paint, featuring traditional brushwork and blended shading
Creation Period
Mid-20th century, dated 1952 based on signature
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 10 x 14 inches (sight), vertical portrait format
Subject Description
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman with voluminous curly or permed hair, wearing a patterned blouse or jacket with decorative buttons, gazing to the side against a dark, moody background
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor surface dust and standard aging consistent with mid-century materials
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a local gallery, estate sale, or commissioned family portrait from the 1950s
Art Historical Significance
Representative example of mid-20th-century popular portraiture and vernacular art, capturing contemporary fashion, hair styling, and aesthetic sensibilities of the 1950s
Notable Features
Features a visible signature and date ('52) in the lower right corner, paired with a heavy, deeply carved and scalloped gilded vintage frame typical of the period
Condition Issues
Possible slight surface grime, minor wear to the decorative vintage frame
Conservation Recommendations
Light dry dusting of the surface, maintain in a stable indoor humidity environment away from direct sunlight; retain the period-matching ornate gilded frame