Lot 118: Silhouette of Young Child

Estimate: $400 – $600

Full length profile of unidentified child holding a riding crop, gilt highlights on black, with shaded ground, bird’s-eye maple frame with gilt gold liner, attributed by Mr. Fertig to Jarves F. Hawkes (1799-1853), (purchased from Auction Villager, Port St. Lucie, FL, October 23, 2002), 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ (sight), 9 5/8″ x 7 5/8″ (frame), (ex. Fertig collection).