Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - 'Portrait de Guitry Père'

This item is a framed artistic work attributed to or after Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicting 'Portrait de Guitry Père'. The image shows a sketch-like portrait executed in what appears to be a monochromatic or limited palette style, common in Lautrec’s lithographic or charcoal studies. The subject is portrayed with the distinct gestural lines and caricature-adjacent realism characteristic of French Post-Impressionism (circa 1890s-1900). Physically, the work is housed in a substantial, ornate dark-toned wooden frame with gilded inner accents and decorative carvings. It is mounted behind glass with a large white mat board that highlights the artwork's pinkish or aged paper tint. Notable features include expressive facial contours and a high-forehead silhouette typical of Lucien Guitry. The condition shows some surface glare reflecting off the protective glass, which may obscure fine details or potential light foxing. The craftsmanship of the frame suggests a professional mounting, intended for preservation and gallery display. As a study of a famous theatrical figure, the piece captures the bohemian spirit of turn-of-the-century Paris, displaying high-quality draftsmanship and fluent line work synonymous with the artist’s reputation for capturing the essence of his sitters with minimal strokes.