{"product_id":"1960s-kitsch-puppy-love-louis-shabner-1917-1981-framed-print","title":"1960's Kitsch \"Puppy Love\" Louis Shabner 1917-1981 Framed Print","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: Puppy Love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Louis Shabner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Vintage framed print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Young girl cuddling a puppy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: c.1960s–1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Big-Eyed \/ Sentimental Portraiture \/ Retro\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: Print\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSignature: Louis Shabner signature reproduced lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame: Vintage timber frame with contrasting inner border\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Portrait\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour Palette: Blue-grey, turquoise, red and warm natural tones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuppy Love by Louis Shabner is a wonderfully nostalgic example of the sentimental portraiture that became enormously popular during the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition depicts a striking blue-eyed young girl affectionately cuddling her puppy, her vivid red sleeves contrasting beautifully against the atmospheric blue-grey and turquoise background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouis Shabner is particularly associated with appealing portraits of women and children, characterised by expressive eyes, soft features and atmospheric backgrounds. His work fits perfectly within the distinctive big-eyed art aesthetic that became such an iconic part of mid-century and 1970s popular décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetaining its vintage timber frame, Puppy Love is a charming piece of nostalgic wall art that would suit a retro interior, eclectic gallery wall or collection of vintage sentimental art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage framed example displaying age-related wear consistent with its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Print presents well overall with strong and attractive colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some surface marks, spotting and general age-related wear are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Vintage timber frame displays marks, scuffs and wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Louis Shabner signature is reproduced at the lower right of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Appears to retain its older presentation and has not been restored by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Overall, an attractive and highly decorative vintage example of this popular Shabner image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup from Vintage HQ Heidelberg is welcomed, particularly given the size and framed nature of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in vintage, collectible and unusual pieces and are more than happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67789053460709,"sku":"EB-147644863334","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_ded5ec5d-8851-4fbb-aa9a-70aedb1fa2ad.jpg?v=1792587714","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/1960s-kitsch-puppy-love-louis-shabner-1917-1981-framed-print","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}