Portrait drawing signed 'SECRA'

This artwork is a figurative portrait sketch executed in a dark drawing medium, possibly charcoal or graphite, on a textured off-white paper support. The image depicts the bust of a female figure with an elaborate, voluminous upswept hairstyle, distinct facial features, and a high-collared, ruffled garment. The drawing style relies on expressive, somewhat rudimentary linework and shading to define the contours of the face, neck, and clothing. In the lower right corner, near the figure's shoulder, there is a visible signature that reads 'SECRA'. The piece is housed under a neutral-toned mat board within a simple, light-colored wooden or composite frame behind glass, which creates notable surface glare in the photograph. The physical dimensions cannot be precisely measured from the image alone, though the owner supplies a user-attributed measurement of 18x20 inches, as well as a user-attributed description identifying it as a charcoal sketch. Please note that the owner-supplied claims and dimensions are unverified by physical inspection. The overall visual evidence suggests a hand-drawn illustration or study, displaying characteristic smudging and tonal variation typical of dry media on paper. The visible condition of the framing shows light edge wear, but the drawing itself appears preserved beneath the protective glazing, though minor foxing, toning, or paper degradation cannot be ruled out without an unglazed, in-person examination. The attribution in the name rests purely on the observation of the legible signature at the lower right. No maker's marks or date stamps are visible beyond the signature. The work exhibits qualities consistent with amateur or studio practice, and its exact age and provenance remain unverified.

Based on what I can see in the provided photograph, this artwork is a figurative portrait sketch executed in a dark drawing medium on paper, housed under glass within a simple frame. Per user submission, the piece measures approximately 18x20 inches and bears a signature in the lower right corner that reads 'SECRA'. I cannot verify the physical medium, exact paper quality, or precise condition from a photo alone; an in-person examination is necessary to check for foxing, toning, or paper degradation, and to confirm whether the medium is charcoal or graphite. The signature 'SECRA' is legible in the image, but this observation merely notes the marking rather than proving authorship. Assuming the attribution holds true, figurative sketches of this nature typically trade within the $150 to $300 range in the secondary market, depending on decorative appeal and overall condition. General demand for unsigned or lesser-known studio works and amateur portraiture tends to be modest, driven primarily by decorative interior design appeal rather than high art market investment. If the item were to turn out to be a modern reproduction, a copy, or executed simply in the style of the named maker rather than an autograph work, the value would likely drop to the $50 to $100 range, reflecting strictly decorative value. To better establish authenticity, value, and age, one would need a physical inspection by a qualified fine art appraiser, provenance documentation, and expert paper analysis.