Portrait Study In Charcoal

Overview
A Classical Portrait Study Executed In Charcoal On Paper, Depicting A Bearded Male Figure Rendered With Careful Attention To Facial Anatomy And Expression. The Work Demonstrates Technical Competence In Tonal Modelling And The Handling Of Charcoal Medium, With Particular Emphasis On The Rendering Of The Subject'S Distinctive Facial Features And Textural Qualities Of The Beard And Hair.

Specifications
Medium: Charcoal On Paper
Image Dimensions (Unframed): 28 X 22 Cm
Sheet Dimensions: 30 X 24 Cm
Framed Dimensions: 38 X 48 Cm
Signature: Indistinctly Signed Lower Right In Charcoal
Frame: Timber Frame With Dark Mat Board, Timber Shows Minor Wear To Edges

Condition Notes
The Work Presents In Fair Condition Consistent With Age. Surface Dust And Minor Foxing Are Evident Throughout The Sheet. Charcoal Smudging Is Visible To The Right Margin, Likely From Handling Or Storage. The Paper Exhibits Natural Yellowing And Age-Related Discolouration. The Timber Frame Shows Minor Wear To Edges And Corners. Glass Is Intact With Minor Surface Scratches. Refer To Images For Detailed Condition Assessment.

Artist Attribution Remains Unconfirmed. The Work Demonstrates Competent Draughtsmanship In The Classical Portrait Tradition, Suggesting Training In Academic Drawing Methods. The Style And Execution Suggest Mid-To-Late Twentieth Century Origin, Though Precise Dating Cannot Be Determined Without Additional Documentation.

Lot Includes The Framed Work As Described. No Certificate Of Authenticity Is Present. Buyers Are Advised To Conduct Independent Research Regarding Attribution And Provenance.Fr
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Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia

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