Search 0
37,106  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 79 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
79 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1235468
FOR SALE
£165
Email Phone
Save
Charcoal Study of a Gentleman
For sale by Hunt Gather Antiques
for sale €193     $210
£165
Hunt Gather Antiques

Hunt Gather Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Apr 2026
Browse dealers 47 items
Relevant Links
Id #SA1235468
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Charcoal Study of a Gentleman

1900 - 1920
Description

A well executed charcoal study of a gentleman with a spectacular beard, signed to its lower right hand corner F.A Bishop.

H:56cm W:41cm

For international shipping please get in touch via our contact utility

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Antique Charcoal Portrait Drawing to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235468
Dealers Internal Reference
HG0747
Description
A well executed charcoal study of a gentleman with a spectacular beard, signed to its lower right hand corner F.A Bishop.

H:56cm W:41cm

For international shipping please get in touch via our contact utility

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Hunt Gather Antiques has dated this Antique Charcoal Portrait Drawing to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235468
Dealers Internal Ref
HG0747
Hunt Gather Antiques
Hunt Gather Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hunt Gather Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile.
1 / 5
Archive I A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile.

Charcoal Study of a Gentleman

Archive II A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile. View II
Archive III A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile. View III
Archive IV A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile. View IV
Archive V A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile. View V
Enlarged Archival View
Hunt Gather Antiques

Hunt Gather Antiques
Telephone 07525 794887
Location
Unit 7c
Riverside Trading Estate
Fiddlers Ferry
Penketh
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 2UL
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
Verified Since Apr 2026
Items For Sale 47
Items Sold 40
Hunt Gather Antiques
Hunt Gather Antiques
Verified Since Apr 2026
View Dealer Info
Location: Unit 7c, Riverside Trading Estate, Fiddlers Ferry, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2UL, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/huntgather
Verified
Apr 2026
For Sale
47
Sold
40
A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile.
Charcoal study of a Gentleman
Ref: SA1235468
A monochrome charcoal study on paper depicting a bearded gentleman turned in three-quarter profile.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPortrait Drawing
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAcademic Realism
  • MaterialCharcoal, Paper
  • ColourCharcoal Grey
  • MotifsBearded subject, Three-quarter profile, Cross-hatching, Tonal shading
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Academic portrait studies in charcoal focus on anatomical accuracy, light contrast, and tonal value rendering. Developed in European art academies, these works served both as preliminary studies for oil paintings and as standalone demonstrations of draftsmanship.

Artists traditionally used compressed carbon, vine charcoal, or black chalk on rag paper or heavy cartridge paper. Blending tools like paper stumps were employed to smooth shading, and fixatives based on natural resins preserved the friable marks.

Authentic period drawings display natural age characteristics such as paper toning, foxing, and subtle smudging typical of soft carbon mediums. Inspecting watermarks on hand-laid paper and checking for artist signatures near the margins also assists verification.

Mount the drawing in a minimalist dark wood or simple black frame with a double conservation mat to bridge traditional art with modern aesthetics. Hanging monochrome figurative works alongside contemporary furniture creates a balanced focal point.

Protect drawings from direct sunlight, humidity, and temperature shifts to prevent fading and paper decay. Frame the artwork using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass, ensuring a spacer mat prevents direct contact between paper and glass.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories