Antique Victorian Crayon Enlargement Portrait – Gilded Oval Frame – c.1880s/90s For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful and haunting example of Victorian portraiture.This hand-finished "crayon enlargement" features a dignified woman in period dress, housed in its original, ornate gilded wood and gesso frame with convex glass.Key Features:

• Era:Late Victorian (c.1880–1900).
• Technique:Crayon Enlargement (a photographic base finished by hand with charcoal and pastels).
• Subject:A classic Victorian portrait of a woman featuring high-collared lace detailing and period hair styling.
• Frame:Ornate oval frame with decorative floral/scroll gesso work and original gold gilt finish.
• Glass:Includes the originalconvex (bubble) glass, which is highly sought after by collectors of antique frames.

Condition Report:

• Portrait:Shows a soft, aged patina. There is some minor fading and [mention if you see any water spots or foxing, e.g., "typical light mottling to the background consistent with age"].
• Frame:The gesso work is largely intact, though there is [mention any chips, e.g., "minor chipping to the outer decorative edge"] typical of its age. The gold finish has a warm, honest wear.
• Glass:The convex glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or major scratches.

Dimensions:24 x 17.5
Shipping:This item featuresantique convex glassand will be double-boxed and professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.