Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed long whimsy chain appearing never to have been

appearing never to have been used or worn

each side measures 2 7/8" and the carved area measure 3 7/8" wide on the angle

he in a big hat

Definitely these are pretty early

Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed long whimsy chain appearing never to have beenI fell in love with this antique folk art graphite portrait immediately upon sight; wonderful androgynous face with great round chin, book (Bible I assume) held in lovely long fingers, and these great billowing sleeves. At first I thought perhaps a young priest, but then it looks to be a shawl draped around the shoulders, and while earrings were worn by certain men of a certain rank (or pirates!), particularly in Europe, I think this is more likely a