Painting – CH. GALLADE / Portrait of a Man (vintage photograph)

ID: s43033
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Location: New store

Condition: Used

Description: A portrait of a young man with a mustache, depicted bust-length wearing a tie and jacket. This is a vintage photograph, set in a passe-partout and under glass. The signature is located in the lower right of the photograph, executed in script: “Ch. Gallade Mons 1908”. The work is dated 1908. The photograph shows minor specks and local dirt under the glass. The frame is wooden, gilded, and decorated with floral motifs. The gilding of the frame is chipped in places and shows abrasions. A label with the text: “CHARLES GALLADE” is affixed to the back of the frame. This vintage photograph captures the visual style of portrait photography from the early 20th century. The detailed depiction of the face and clothing provides insight into the fashion and social status of the time. The item is suitable for collectors of vintage photographs, historical portraits, or for complementing an interior with a historical context. The original frame with rich ornamentation complements the overall appearance of the work and emphasizes its historical value.