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Maud Herdman Signed Original 19th Century Antique Pastel Portrait Painting of a Boy in a White Smock
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Maud Herdman Signed Original 19th Century Antique Pastel Portrait Painting of a Boy in a White Smock

19th century
Sold 19 September 2024 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Pastel Painting

Surface: Paper / Card

Artist and signature: Signed by Maud Herman

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Portrait of a Young Boy

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork approx. 66 x 77 cm including frame (Aperture size approx. 39 x 49 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091686
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Pastel Painting

Surface: Paper / Card

Artist and signature: Signed by Maud Herman

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Portrait of a Young Boy

fig 1. A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones.
fig 1. Maud Herdman Signed Original 19th Century Antique Pastel Portrait Painting of a Boy in a White Smock

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered Free with the Painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork approx. 66 x 77 cm including frame (Aperture size approx. 39 x 49 cm)

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Pastel Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091686
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Archive I A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Maud Herdman Signed Original 19th Century Antique Pastel Portrait Painting of a Boy in a White Smock

Archive II A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View XII
Archive XIII A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View XIII
Archive XIV A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View XIV
Archive XV A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones. View XV
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A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones.
Maud Herdman Signed Original 19th Century Antique Pastel Portrait Painting of a Boy in a White Smock
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A nineteenth-century pastel portrait depicting a young boy with reddish hair wearing a white smock, rendered in warm brown tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPastel pigment, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-drawn pastel rendering, Period costume attire, Visible artist signature
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

Pastel portraits gained significant popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries due to their ability to capture delicate skin tones, soft textures, and an immediate sense of life that oil paints often achieved with a heavier hand.

Artists during this period typically utilised dry pigment sticks composed of powdered colour and a binder, applied to tinted or textured paper, and protected behind glass to prevent the delicate pigment from smudging.

Authentic pieces often display period framing, hand-ground paper textures, artist signatures in graphite or pastel, and natural pigment settlement under magnification, along with historical backing materials like old boards or newsprint.

An antique portrait adds warmth and character when hung against dark or neutral walls, pairing effectively with both minimalist modern furnishings and traditional period rooms to create a layered aesthetic.

Pastel works must be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, protected from high humidity to avoid mould growth on the paper, and framed with UV-filtering glass without the pastel surface touching the glass directly.
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