Gilt Framed Oval Print of Young King Charles I
This gilt framed oval print depicts a young man identified as King Charles I. The monochrome portrait shows a youthful figure with shoulder-length, curled hair, turned three-quarters to the left and set against a dark, shadowed background. The sitter wears a dark doublet with buttons and a deep white lace collar. The print is set within a moulded oval gilt frame with a grey card mount, which sits behind glazing and frames the portrait within a second inner oval aperture. The composition is rendered in soft tonal shading and is presented as a decorative wall piece.
Condition and Collectable Appeal
The frame shows general wear consistent with age, including scuffing and areas of worn or flaking gilding, particularly around the outer moulding and corners. The mount and glazing are present, and the print appears to be held securely within the frame. The maker, date of production and original publication of the print are not known. Buyers drawn to royal portraiture, Stuart-era subjects or period-style gilt oval frames may find this piece appealing as a decorative addition to a traditional interior or as a display item for a historical collection.
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