Framed Pen and Ink Portrait Sketch of an Elderly Man

This item is an original pen and ink portrait sketch of an elderly man, likely created in a realistic but loose illustrative style. The subject is depicted wearing a patterned flat cap (tweed-like) and thick-rimmed glasses, with a gentle smile and visible fine lines that suggest character and age. The medium appears to be black ink on a light-cream or off-white paper stock. The artwork is signed and dated near the lower right shoulder of the subject, although the exact artist name is difficult to decipher from the image, the date appears to be from the mid-to-late 20th century. The piece is professionally presented in a wide, black mat board and housed within a simple, thin black metal or plastic frame with a high-gloss finish. The contrast between the cream paper and the dense black matting draws focus directly to the detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques used in the sketch. Regarding condition, the paper shows slight uniform toning consistent with age, and there are some visible particles or dust trapped behind the glazing, particularly visible on the black mat. The frame itself appears intact with no major structural damage, though minor surface scuffs on the gloss finish are expected for an object of this type. The craftsmanship of the drawing demonstrates a skilled hand, particularly in the rendering of textural details in the cap and the expressive nature of the eyes.