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William Albert Ablett, in Her Boudoir - Antique Drawing
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William Albert Ablett, in Her Boudoir - Antique Drawing

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 January 2025 · Brave Fine Art
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This evocative early 20th-century scene by French artist William Albert Ablett (1877-1937) depicts a lady sitting on a footstool while draped over a sofa. Her head is partially turned as she looks towards us.

Ablett was a master of ‘boudoir scenes’ and this is a good example of his work. Sensuous female forms, in various states of undress, twist and stretch in iconic 1920s interiors. These are private moments when the women are away from the expectations of high society. Sometimes dreaming while sprawled across a chaise longues or reading Vogue while waiting for friends.

Here, Ablett uses white accents to add interest and emphasise the light. The marks also create a sense of movement as if she’s turning.

Signed in the lower right and framed.

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Medium: Chalk

Overall size: 20” x 27” / 51cm x 68cm

Year of creation: c. 1925

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Artist’s auction highlight: £6,183 achieved for an oil painting in 2000.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Framed Vintage Drawing to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA905408
Description
This evocative early 20th-century scene by French artist William Albert Ablett (1877-1937) depicts a lady sitting on a footstool while draped over a sofa. Her head is partially turned as she looks towards us.

Ablett was a master of ‘boudoir scenes’ and this is a good example of his work. Sensuous female forms, in various states of undress, twist and stretch in iconic 1920s interiors. These are private moments when the women are away from the expectations of high society.

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Sometimes dreaming while sprawled across a chaise longues or reading Vogue while waiting for friends.
Brave Fine Art
fig 1. An antique framed charcoal drawing depicts a seated figure in an interior setting, surrounded by a decorative gilt frame.
fig 1. William Albert Ablett, in Her Boudoir - Antique Drawing

Here, Ablett uses white accents to add interest and emphasise the light. The marks also create a sense of movement as if she’s turning.

Signed in the lower right and framed.

Learn more about William Albert Ablett in our directory.

Medium: Chalk

Overall size: 20” x 27” / 51cm x 68cm

Year of creation: c. 1925

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Artist’s auction highlight: £6,183 achieved for an oil painting in 2000.

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Framed Vintage Drawing to the 1920s.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA905408
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Archive I An antique framed charcoal drawing depicts a seated figure in an interior setting, surrounded by a decorative gilt frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Albert Ablett, in Her Boudoir - Antique Drawing

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An antique framed charcoal drawing depicts a seated figure in an interior setting, surrounded by a decorative gilt frame.
William Albert Ablett, In Her Boudoir - Antique Drawing
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco Glamour
  • MaterialPaper, Charcoal, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsFigurative study, Hatched shading, Ornate gilt moulding
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Early 20th-century figurative drawings often emphasise delicate line work, expressive shading, and intimate domestic or boudoir scenes capturing the distinct mood of the period.

Artists of this era typically utilised charcoal, pastel, chalk, or ink on prepared laid or wove paper, often complemented by hand-carved or gilt wooden frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining paper ageing characteristics, genuine artist signatures, medium texture under magnification, and the construction of the period framing.

Pairing a historic framed artwork with neutral walls and clean-lined furnishings allows the traditional craftsmanship and intricate details of the piece to stand out as a focal point.

To prevent fading and degradation, keep works on paper away from direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure professional framing uses acid-free materials.
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