Pastel drawing signed 'EEHibbard'

This artwork is a mixed media or pastel drawing on paper depicting a dual portrait scene with two figures rendered in an expressive, loose illustrative style. The color palette consists of soft grays, browns, muted flesh tones, and subtle highlights of red on the lips and fingernails. The line work is dynamic and fluid, capturing a mid-century modern aesthetic consistent with mid-20th-century fashion or lifestyle illustration. The top figure appears to be a woman with styled hair, resting her hand near her face while holding a cigarette or small object, while the lower figure is positioned in profile below. The upper left area bears a legible handwritten signature reading 'EEHibbard'. The owner attributes this work to E.E. Hibbard, an unverified claim. The overall condition of the visible paper surface appears good, set behind a protective matting or glazing, though minor toning or age-related discoloration cannot be ruled out from the photograph alone. The attribution in the name rests purely on the visible signature in the upper left corner, and the piece remains unauthenticated.

Per user submission, the owner identifies this artwork as a pastel dual portrait with a signature reading 'EEHibbard'. Based on what I can see in the photograph, the piece features a mid-century modern aesthetic rendered in soft tones with a dynamic, fluid line quality. However, I cannot verify materials, paper age, or the true execution of the signature from a photo alone, and the piece remains unauthenticated. Assuming the attribution is correct and the work is a period piece by the named hand, the estimated market value for a drawing of this type typically falls in the $300 to $600 range, supported by general demand for mid-century illustrative works. If physical inspection reveals the work to be a later reproduction, a copy, or created 'in the style of' rather than an autograph piece by the artist, the value would likely drop to the $50-150 range. To better understand the value and explore potential attribution, an in-person examination by a fine art specialist and detailed provenance research would be necessary.