Lot 135: Four 19th C. Hollow-Cut Silhouettes

$180.00

Lot 135: Four 19th C. Hollow-Cut Silhouettes

$180.00

Estimate: $200 – $400

Two men and two women, in gilt oval frames, cut out with black paper and varnished black paper, the largest a woman with paper label that reads “Dear Anna, Just had some fun making a silhouette. You may have some fun looking at it. It's hard work, let me tell you, to get the features just right. We hope you will have a better Christmas than last. With our love, Jeny & Butler”, sizes range from 2 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ to 5″ x 3 3/4″ (sight), (ex. Fertig collection).

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Four 19th C. Hollow-Cut Silhouettes