Sanguine Crayon Portrait Appraisal

Framed Sanguine Crayon Portrait Drawing of a Woman

This item is an original figurative drawing executed in a monochromatic sanguine or reddish-brown medium, likely conte crayon or chalk on white paper. The artwork depicts a woman with long hair wearing an ornate, floral-patterned hat that casts a shadow over the upper portion of her face. The subject is further adorned with a delicate beaded necklace. The drawing style features fine, expressive line work with hatching and cross-hatching utilized for tonal depth. The paper itself appears to have an irregular, slightly deckled or hand-cut edge and is float-mounted against a mauve or dusty-rose colored mat board, which is then surrounded by a larger white matting. The piece is housed in a decorative gilded wooden frame featuring a classic profile with subtle distressing. Condition-wise, the artwork appears well-preserved within the frame with no immediate signs of foxing or water damage, though the paper shows slight undulation characteristic of float-mounting. The frame shows minor surface wear consistent with age, likely dating to the late 20th century. The intricate details in the hat and facial features suggest a skilled hand with high technical proficiency in dry media caricature or portraiture.