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African School. "A Young Man". Charcoal and Pencil Portrait Drawing.
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African School. "A Young Man". Charcoal and Pencil Portrait Drawing.

1940 - 1960
Description

Artist: African School. (Second half 20th century).

Title: " Portrait Of Young African Man "

Signed and dated (19) 67.

A beautifully drawn portrait. The pair to this see Selling Antiques number: SA998052

Size: "23"x 16". Framed size: 24 1/2"x 19 1/2".

In good ready to hang condition.

Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome. For more information please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email; williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Charcoal Portrait Drawing to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07986399
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 59 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Dated '67 lower right in pencil: 1967.
Hand-drawn charcoal and graphite lines: original work on paper.
Mild foxing and toning across the sheet: natural ageing over decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998057
Dealers Internal Reference
wgb
Description
Artist: African School. (Second half 20th century).

Title: " Portrait Of Young African Man "

Signed and dated (19) 67.

A beautifully drawn portrait. The pair to this see Selling Antiques number: SA998052

fig 1. A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background.
fig 1. African School. "A Young Man". Charcoal and Pencil Portrait Drawing.

Size: "23"x 16". Framed size: 24 1/2"x 19 1/2".

In good ready to hang condition.

Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome. For more information please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email; williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Framed Charcoal Portrait Drawing to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 07986399
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 59 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Dated '67 lower right in pencil: 1967.
Hand-drawn charcoal and graphite lines: original work on paper.
Mild foxing and toning across the sheet: natural ageing over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998057
Dealers Internal Ref
wgb
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background.
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Archive I A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background.

African School. "A Young Man". Charcoal and Pencil Portrait Drawing.

Archive II A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background. View II
Archive III A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background. View III
Archive IV A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background. View IV
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William Greenwood Fine Art
Telephone 01677 424 830 or 07885 175279
Location
Oakdene
Church Wynd
Burneston
Bedale
DL8 2JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamgreenwoodfineart
Verified Since Oct 2012
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William Greenwood Fine Art
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A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background.
African School. "A Young Man". Charcoal and pencil portrait drawing.
Ref: SA998057
A framed charcoal and pencil profile portrait drawing depicting a young man leaning his arm on a surface against a light background.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modernist
  • MaterialCharcoal, Pencil, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSepia and Black
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Cross-hatching, Monochromatic shading, Framed under glass
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This 1960 mid-century modernist framed artwork depicts a young man in profile, rendered in charcoal and pencil on paper with monochromatic shading and cross-hatching. The piece is set behind glass within a dark wooden frame with simple linear moulding, showing signs of light age toning across the paper surface in sepia and black tones. Measuring 62 cm high, 49.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the artwork hangs securely in ready-to-hang condition. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or hallway, the drawing brings a classic artistic focal point to interior spaces. The composition captures the figure leaning his arm upon a flat surface against a neutral background, displaying detailed hand and facial features.

FAQs

Mid-century charcoal portraiture typically features bold, expressive linework combined with subtle tonal smudging to capture form and human character. Artists during this period often focused on realism, profile views, and textured paper backgrounds to highlight depth.

Works on paper from this era generally combine compressed or vine charcoal with graphite pencils on heavy paper stock. They are typically secured behind glass within a wood frame to protect the friable charcoal particle surface from smudging.

Authenticity and age are evaluated through paper foxing, natural discolouration or yellowing from light exposure, structural framing techniques, and direct hand-applied medium texture. Artist signatures and dates near the base further confirm period origins.

A monochromatic portrait drawing pairs effectively with neutral walls, dark timber furniture, or grouped within a curated gallery wall. Positioning the frame alongside warm wood tones or brass accents creates visual balance.

To prevent deterioration, display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas. Ensure UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials are used to halt further oxidisation or paper yellowing.
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