Garry Bozz Appraisal

Framed Pen and Ink Portrait Sketch of a Bearded Man by Garry Bozz

This item is a vertically oriented original pen and ink drawing on textured tan or light brown paper, likely cardstock or heavy artist paper. The artwork features a stylized, caricature-like portrait of an elderly man with a prominent, long mustache and a voluminous, flowing beard. The man appears to be wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat or headpiece that frames the top of his head. The artistic style is characterized by bold, expressive linework and cross-hatching to create depth and texture, particularly within the facial hair. The piece is signed in the lower left corner with the name 'Garry Bozz' along with the year '83', suggesting it was created in 1983. The drawing is matted with a simple off-white or cream-colored mat board and is housed in a contemporary black rectangular frame with a matte finish. Regarding its condition, there is visible spotting and light discoloration on the matting, and the paper itself shows minor age-related toning. The frame appears to be in good utilitarian condition, though it lacks ornamental complexity. The sketch displays a spirited, folk-art or street-artist quality popular in the late 20th century. The signature and date are clearly legible, providing a definitive point of origin for the piece.