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Up for sale is a compelling original mid-century fashion illustration portrait sketch by the celebrated Danish-American artist Dagmar Freuchen-Gale (1908–1991). Signed clearly \"Dagmar\" in charcoal at the lower right. Known professionally simply by her first name, Dagmar\'s fluid, minimalist line drawings defined the golden age of fashion editorial, gracing the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar throughout the 1940s and 1950s. This piece beautifully captures a sophisticated profile and classic coiffed hairstyle characteristic of 1950s high fashion.Artist: Dagmar Freuchen-Gale (Danish/American, 1908–1991) — Signed \"Dagmar\" in charcoal lower right.Medium: Charcoal / Conté crayon on paper.Subject: Mid-Century Elegant Woman Portrait / Fashion Vignette Study.Style: Mid-Century Modern / Fashion Illustration / Minimalist Line Art.Condition: Frame shows significant age and the backing paper has prominent historic water staining/browning. The sketch paper inside has uniform aging/toning, which is typical for mid-century sketches on newsprint or illustration paper.
Item Details & Dimensions:
• Artist: Dagmar Freuchen-Gale
• Medium: Charcoal / graphic medium on toned paper
• Frame Size: 14.75\" H x 12.75\" W
• Artwork Visible Image Size: Approx. 9\" H x 7\" W
• Presentation: Housed under glass in a vintage gold-gilt wood frame with a wide, texture-mat border. Equipped with a hanging wire on the reverse.Condition Report:
• Artwork: The charcoal drawing itself is in excellent vintage condition with uniform, natural age-toning to the paper. Free of foxing, rips, or fading.
• Frame & Backing: The vintage gold frame shows authentic mid-century character, including light surface scuffing, minor spots of flaking to the gilt finish, and a small, typical separation at the lower-left miter corner (see close-up photos). The paper dust cover on the back shows prominent historic water staining, but this is entirely confined to the backing paper and has absolutely NOT affected the matting or the front artwork.A beautiful, investment-grade piece for collectors of fashion history, vintage Vogue illustrators, or mid-century modern fine art!
