Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 559
Auguste Edouart, Annapolis Maryland Family, Group Silhouette
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Sold for
$1,900
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 1789-1861)
Trowbridge family, Daniel and Sarah with children David and Harriett, and cat, 1840, signed and inscribed lower left "Aug. Edouart/-fecit/Annapolis 1840", image 11 x 14 in., sight 13-1/2 x 16 in.; gilt wood frame 18 x 20-1/2 x 2 in.
Provenance: Hanes & Ruskin Antiques, Westbrook, Connecticut, August 29, 1994; Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
Note: A facsimile of the original receipt accompanies this lot.
Literature: According to The Collection of American Portraits Cut by Auguste Edouart, one Trowbridge name from Detroit, Michigan can be found in the text: Edouart, Augustin-Amant-Constant-Fidèle. 1913. The Collection of American Silhouette Portraits Cut by August Edouart. New York: Arthur S. Vernay. https://archive.org/details/collectionofam00edou.
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Hanes & Ruskin Antiques, Westbrook, Connecticut, August 29, 1994; Property From An Important Estate, Maryland
not examined out of frame, toning, fading, remnants of adhesive along left edge of Harriet, slight lifting along edges of silhouettes; frame 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.
