Lot 208: Three 19th C. Silhouettes

$390.00

Lot 208: Three 19th C. Silhouettes

$390.00

Estimate: $200 – $400

Gentleman facing right attached to the eglomise mat, a gold sunburst oval with stars in the corners, period gilt pine frame, 4 1/2″ x 3 3/8″ (oval sight); Young girl facing left, reverse painted on glass, black with gray highlights as ribbons and bows, deep walnut frame with gilt liner, (note: purchased from Jean Torin, 2002, Chatham, NJ show for $110), 3 3/8″ x 2″; Elderly woman with bonnet facing right, reverse glass painted, black on gold painted background, (purchased from Louise Powell), 3″ x 3″; (ex. Fertig collection).

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Three 19th C. Silhouettes