Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 560
Auguste Edouart and William James Hubard, Two Silhouettes
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 1789-1861) (British/Virginia, 1807-1862)
J.J. Coddington, Jr., 1844, label recto inscribed "J.J. Coddington, Jr./N.Y. k. Saratoga 2d Sept. 1844", inscribed verso "J.J. Coddington of New York City", cutout with pencil accents on paper, sight 11-3/4 x 4-5/8 in.; black painted wood frame, 12-3/4 x 5-3/4 x 1/2 in.; Lady with handkerchief, blind stamp lower left "Taken at the Hubard Gallery", cutout with ink wash and gilt accents on paper, sight 10-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; birdseye maple wood frame, 14 x 10-1/8 x 1 in.
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 3, 2007, (Lady with handkerchief); Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, September 10, 2010, (J.J. Coddington); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
Literature: The Portrait of J.J. Coddington, Jr. can be found listed here: Edouart, Augustin-Amant-Constant-Fidèle. The collection of American silhouette portraits cut by August Edouart. Arthur S. Vernay, 1913. doi: https://doi.org/10.5479/sil.110625.39088006616270, pg. 62
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Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 3, 2007, (Lady with handkerchief); Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, September 10, 2010, (J.J. Coddington); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
not examined out of frames, toning, "Lady " with staining upper right, "Coddington " with old adhesive remnants verso; frames with wear and abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
