ARTIST UNKNOWN (EARLY 19TH CENTURY) PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MILITARY OFFICER. Chalk pastel on paper. Unsigned, with a dedication on the lower right in French, dated 1819 Sight: 19'' x 14'' Frame: 28.5'' x 23''

This piece has significant yellowing to the area exposed to light in the oval mat window (drawing area). There is a medium amount of yellowing to the rest of the sheet. This sheet has been adhered to the board behind, possibly only on the edges, this appears to have been done by the maker. There is adhesive build up around the edges of the sheet where the mat window was glued down. These adhesive spots are about 1" in diameter and there are about 13. This sheet has a significant amount of pen tip - .5' diameter foxing spots throughout, and there is a white chalky build up to the background area around the head and one .25" diameter spot on the forehead. This appears to be grime or mold.