Description
This refined antique English pencil portrait presents a gentleman with a calmly cheerful and delightful expression, rendered with masterful precision. His features are captured in soft, confident strokes, radiating a quiet charm and inner warmth that draws you in. There's a twinkle in his eye and the trace of a smile-an expression that feels both personal and timeless.
A particularly lovely detail is the poppy on his lapel, a powerful emblem of remembrance and reflection, most often associated with honoring those who served and sacrificed during wartime, especially following the First World War. It adds a moving touch of symbolism to this already evocative piece.
Set in a gorgeous, frame, rich in character and craftsmanship, the portrait is as much about the artistry as it is the subject. Every line and texture speaks to the care with which it was created and preserved.
Hand-selected in England and imported with care, this portrait is a rare treasure-perfect for collectors of antique portraiture, history enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to pieces with depth, presence, and story.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Pencil, Wood
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
A particularly lovely detail is the poppy on his lapel, a powerful emblem of remembrance and reflection, most often associated with honoring those who served and sacrificed during wartime, especially following the First World War. It adds a moving touch of symbolism to this already evocative piece.
Set in a gorgeous, frame, rich in character and craftsmanship, the portrait is as much about the artistry as it is the subject. Every line and texture speaks to the care with which it was created and preserved.
Hand-selected in England and imported with care, this portrait is a rare treasure-perfect for collectors of antique portraiture, history enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to pieces with depth, presence, and story.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Pencil, Wood
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
25 x 21 x 2 in
Early 20th Century English Portrait of a Gentleman
Estimate $550-$890
Starting Bid
$260
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