Lot #40: Vintage Child Portrait Artwork by Arlene Lundgren

Vintage Child Portrait Artwork by Arlene Lundgren Charming vintage figurative portrait artwork by Arlene Lundgren featuring a smiling young child dressed in a pale blue bonnet and coat against a minimalist sky-blue background with two small toy trucks positioned along the horizon line. The composition blends playful innocence with modernist simplicity, using strong negative space and soft painterly brushwork to create a whimsical yet sophisticated visual narrative. Executed painting in acrylic on Masonite and presented in a custom cream and natural wood-tone frame that complements the soft pastel palette and clean composition. A delightful piece suited for nursery décor, family spaces, gallery walls, or collectors of Canadian figurative and portrait art. Created by Arlene Lundgren (1938–2026), a London, Ontario artist known as a celebrated portrait painter, art teacher, Life Master bridge player, and fantasy baseball enthusiast. This artwork originates from her personal estate collection. Some age-related wear to frame and surface consistent with age. Small area of cracking present in the blue painted background as shown in photos. Measures 25.5inW x 19inL x 1.75inD. Pickup category timeslot {A}