Lot 174: 19th C. Hollow-Cut Silhouettes

Estimate: $300 – $500

Two silhouettes of gentlemen by Justin Salisbury, double hollow-cut with tall hand-colored collars, “Ralph Parker, age 56 yrs. Taken by Salisbury 1834″, (purchased from Pat Stauble, Wiscasset, ME in 2002 at the Wilton, CT Antiques Show), in a wood frame, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ (sight); and a similar cut likeness, with tall colored collar, in a period photo frame, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4” (sight); (ex. Fertig collection).