Modern Portrait by Canadian Artist Emme Frankenberg

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Portrait by Canadian Artist Emme Frankenberg (1970) Up for auction is a captivating, authentic mid-century modern vertical portrait painted by Canadian artist and collector Emme Frankenberg (1896–1985). Dated March 5, 1970, this striking piece features a stylized portrait of a young woman seated on a bench, deeply focused on an intricate drawing or pattern. The artwork beautifully showcases the distinct post-war Canadian modernist style, featuring soft pastel tones balanced by a bold coral-pink shirt and blue-and-red striped trousers. It is executed on a premium Talens Artists' Canvas Panel, a hallmark of professional mid-century art supplies. Artist Information: • Artist: Emme Frankenberg (Canadian, 1896–1985) • Significance: Frankenberg was a respected figure in the 20th-century Canadian art scene. Beyond her own creative output, she was a passionate art collector and a notable contemporary and collector of Canada’s iconic modernist painter, Emily Carr. Her work reflects the vibrant evolution of mid-century Canadian figurative art. Item Specifications: • Title/Subject: Seated Girl Drawing • Medium: Oil / Acrylic on Royal Talens Artists' Canvas Board • Year: 1970 (Explicitly dated March 5, 1970) • Signature: Hand-signed and dated by the artist in the lower-left corner ("Frankenberg / March 5 / 1970") • Dimensions: 16" W x 31" H (Frame size slightly larger) • Framing: Housed in its original vintage metallic-finish studio frame, complete with the original backing board, manufacturer's label, and hanging wire. Condition Report: • Artwork: The painted surface remains vibrant with excellent color retention and no visible flaking. The canvas board is structurally flat and intact. • Frame & Backing: The metallic frame is structurally sound, and the original vintage Talens label is present on the back. However, the vintage brown paper backing tape along the frame edges is brittle and experiencing significant flaking/peeling. The piece is ready to hang as-is for an authentic vintage look, though the buyer may choose to re-tape or reframe it to prevent further paper shedding Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue