Frida Kahlo Pencil Drawing, Portrait with Inscription, 1930

This framed pencil drawing signed Frida Kahlo, featuring a self-portrait or a portrait in her distinctive style, dated October 1930. The artwork includes an inscription in Spanish, believed to be in Kahlo's hand, which reads: "Para mi Doctora linda, mi Carmelita. con el cariño de siempre. Frida Kahlo. en Puebla. Octubre 30." This translates to: "For my beautiful Doctor, my Carmelita. with eternal affection. Frida Kahlo. in Puebla. October 30." The portrait depicts a woman with prominent eyebrows, wearing large earrings and a patterned garment, with a butterfly motif on her forehead and a sketched eye in the upper right corner. The drawing is presented in a dark wood frame with a mat.
Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), a renowned Mexican painter known for her autobiographical portraits.
We do not have a COA for this piece and is therefore being sold in the manner of Frida Kahlo

DIMENSIONS with frame: Height 16 inch / 40,6 cm
Length 13 inch / 33 cm
DIMENSIONS without frame: Height 9.50 inch / 24,1 cm
Length 7.50 inch / 19 cm

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Condition Report:
The drawing itself appears to be in good condition for its age, with some slight discoloration to the paper consistent with vintage artwork. The pencil lines are clear and well-preserved. There are no visible tears, creases, or significant damage to the artwork. The frame shows noticeable wear, including several scratches, scuffs, and chips, particularly along the edges and corners. The mat surrounding the drawing is discolored and shows signs of age. The backing paper of the frame is intact but also shows age-related discoloration and some minor tears.