Mid-Century Pastel Portrait of a Young Girl by Saba

This item is a representational pastel or chalk drawing on paper, depicting a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young girl with long brown hair and bangs. The subject is wearing an orange garment against a soft, variegated green and yellow background. The artwork features a visible signature in the lower right corner that reads 'Saba'. The style of the illustration, particularly the large expressive eyes and hair rendering, suggests a mid-20th-century origin, likely from the 1960s or 1970s. The piece is housed in a classic gold-toned wooden or composite frame with a beaded inner edge and a wider flat outer profile. It is matted with a tiered, cream-colored double mat that provides depth to the presentation. The craftsmanship indicates a commercial but skilled artistic hand, common for commissioned childhood portraits of that era. Regarding condition, the frame shows minor age-appropriate wear and light scuffing, particularly at the corners. The matting appears to have some slight discoloration or acid burn around the edges, suggesting it may not be museum-grade acid-free paper. There are also visible small dark spots or foxing consistent with age on the lower portion of the mat. The artwork itself appears to be well-protected under glass, with the colors remaining vibrant and the pastel medium showing no signs of smudging or significant pigment loss.