What characterises an Old Master charcoal portrait drawing?

Old Master charcoal portraits exhibit traditional academic drawing techniques, focusing on naturalistic anatomical studies, profile perspectives, and delicate chiaroscuro shading developed during the 17th and 18th centuries.

What materials were traditionally used for 18th-century works on paper?

Artists utilised natural charcoal or carbon media on hand-laid rag paper, which was subsequently mounted in carved wooden frames finished with leaf gilding.

How can one identify authentic antique charcoal drawings?

Authentic period drawings display natural paper aging, tone variations, chain lines visible within hand-laid paper, and age-consistent wear to the carved gilding on the surround.

How should a framed antique portrait be styled in a modern interior?

Position the piece as part of a gallery wall arrangement or hang it individually in a narrow alcove to add historical interest to contemporary schemes.

What are the care guidelines for preserving charcoal artworks?

Display the framed drawing away from direct sunlight and moisture, utilise UV-filtering protective glass, and ensure stable atmospheric conditions to avoid foxing or smudging.

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18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

Name: 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122838
Price: 440 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Artsonline

Description

18thc OLD MASTER CHARCOAL PORTRAIT DRAWING CARVED FLORENTINE FRAME BEARDED ELDER

Brief Description:

New to the market is this wonderful, original, period 18th-century Old Master Charcoal Drawing depicting a Bearded Elder with his head bent forward almost as if in deep thought.

The piece screams period charm, and it is mounted within the original 18th-century finely carved giltwood Florentine frame.

It is an exceptional drawing which is signed by the artist lower right, however, we can not quite make out the signature.

Offered for sale in lovely, original condition commensurate with age.

Attributes:

Charcoal Drawing on card

Signed lower right

Circa: 1795-1800

Condition:

Offered for sale in lovely, original condition commensurate with age.

The frame has a couple of small wood splits, and the artwork itself has a handful of very small foxing spores, all of which are in perfect keeping with a piece dating to the 18th century.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 13.1'' | 33.2 cm

Width: 10.1'' | 25.9 cm

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions

Height

33.2cm (13.07")

Width

25.9cm (10.20")

Depth

1.5cm (0.59")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Old Master Charcoal Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1122838

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Description

18thc OLD MASTER CHARCOAL PORTRAIT DRAWING CARVED FLORENTINE FRAME BEARDED ELDER

Brief Description:

“

New to the market is this wonderful, original, period 18th-century Old Master Charcoal Drawing depicting a Bearded Elder with his head bent forward almost as if in deep thought.

Artsonline

fig 1. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

The piece screams period charm, and it is mounted within the original 18th-century finely carved giltwood Florentine frame.

It is an exceptional drawing which is signed by the artist lower right, however, we can not quite make out the signature.

fig 2. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

Offered for sale in lovely, original condition commensurate with age.

Attributes:

Charcoal Drawing on card

Signed lower right

Circa: 1795-1800

Condition:

Offered for sale in lovely, original condition commensurate with age.

fig 3. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

The frame has a couple of small wood splits, and the artwork itself has a handful of very small foxing spores, all of which are in perfect keeping with a piece dating to the 18th century.

Framed Measurements:

fig 4. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 13.1'' | 33.2 cm

Width: 10.1'' | 25.9 cm

Depth: 0.6'' | 1.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 5. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

fig 6. 18thc Old Master Charcoal Portrait Drawing Carved Florentine Frame Bearded Elder

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.