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Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant
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Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

1940 - 1960
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EXCEPTIONAL PASTEL & GOUACHE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY SITTING BY ARTIST J.A.GRANT 27.5 x 20 INCHES

An exceptional quality pastel and gauche portrait of a young boy in his pale red shirt and shorts, drawn sitting with hand on lap and captured with a distant gaze away from the artist.

The detail is excellent with the picture protected under glass and still having vibrant sharp colours.

All in great condition and mounted in original gilt wooden frame complete with canvas covered slip.

Signed in the lower right hand corner '' J.A.Grant''

The Portrait has been carefully lightly sketched in pencil in order to achieve such a high standard of finish.

The picture is dated around circa 1950-1960.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height 27.5 Inches

Width 20 Inches.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sale Antiques has dated this Framed Boy Portrait Painting to the 1950s.

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SA1223917
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EXCEPTIONAL PASTEL & GOUACHE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY SITTING BY ARTIST J.A.GRANT 27.5 x 20 INCHES
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An exceptional quality pastel and gauche portrait of a young boy in his pale red shirt and shorts, drawn sitting with hand on lap and captured with a distant gaze away from the artist.
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fig 1. A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

The detail is excellent with the picture protected under glass and still having vibrant sharp colours.

All in great condition and mounted in original gilt wooden frame complete with canvas covered slip.

fig 2. A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

Signed in the lower right hand corner '' J.A.Grant''

The Portrait has been carefully lightly sketched in pencil in order to achieve such a high standard of finish.

The picture is dated around circa 1950-1960.

FRAMED MEASUREMENTS

Height 27.5 Inches

Width 20 Inches.

DELIVERY : FREE UK SUPPLY NO CHARGE / Excludes Export

ENQUIRE : 01162 681106

Lot / 0441

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sale Antiques has dated this Framed Boy Portrait Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223917
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Lot / 0441
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Archive I A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame.

Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.a.grant

Archive II A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame. View VII
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A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame.
Pastel & Gouache Portrait Painting Of Young Boy Sitting Signed J.A.Grant
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A framed portrait painting of a seated young boy in a red outfit, rendered in pastel and gouache within a gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • Style20th Century Modern
  • MaterialPastel, Gouache, Paper, Wood
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsFigurative subject, Linen slip frame, Gilded border
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This pastel and gouache portrait painting depicts a young boy sitting in a terracotta-coloured shirt and shorts with a distant gaze, rendered in the twentieth-century modern style and dated around 1950. The figurative subject is hand-signed in the lower right corner by the artist J.A.Grant and drawn after a light pencil sketch on paper. The artwork is mounted behind glass within an original wooden frame featuring a gilt border and a canvas-covered linen slip. Visible details include sharp, vibrant colours and protective glazing over the delicate media. Measuring 70 cm high, 51 cm wide and 4 cm deep, the piece fits well on a wall above a sideboard in an English country house interior.

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A pastel and gouache portrait combines dry pigment sticks with opaque water-based paint to create a rich, textured image with soft tonal gradations. This dual-medium approach became prominent in 19th and 20th-century portraiture for capturing delicate skin tones and subtle lighting variations.

These artworks are executed on heavy paper or board using ground mineral pigments bound with chalk or gum arabic. They are traditionally framed behind protective glass with a mount or slip to prevent the dry pigment from contacting the glass surface.

Authentic pastel works exhibit matte, powdery surfaces that visually differ from oil or acrylic paint. Signs of age include subtle paper toning, minor foxing, and period-correct framing features such as wooden backing boards or original glass dust seals.

A figurative portrait creates an engaging focal point when hung above a sideboard or integrated into a gallery wall display. Combining traditional gilt-framed artwork with clean modern furniture produces an effective visual contrast in living spaces.

Keep the painting displayed under UV-protective glass away from direct light and damp environments to prevent fading and moisture damage. Avoid jarring or vibration, as un-fixed pastel particles can detach from the paper substrate over time.
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