Lot 365:
Antique Framed Victorian Charcoal Illustration
Sold for: $5
Description
Item SKU: C-16085
Artist: Unknown
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
Medium: Charcoal on paper
Style/Movement: Victorian/Edwardian portraiture
Dimensions: 18.5" W x 22.5" H
Condition: Paper shows overall toning and some foxing consistent with age. Slight waviness visible under glass. Frame exhibits surface wear.
Additional Details: This charcoal portrait depicts two children in formal attire – a young girl in a white dress and a boy in a bow tie and decorated shirt – posed before an ornate background. Charcoal family portraits such as this were a common artistic tradition of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras, valued for their lifelike yet softly rendered qualities. Piece has not been inspected outside of the frame.
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