(French, 1789-1861)
Four Scottish and English silhouette portraits: Dr.Thomas Spens, M.D., 30th October 1830, in his medical office; Gentleman holding a book, signed lower left "Aug. Edouart fecit 1830" with artist's label verso, original frame, [laid down with staining]; Gentleman holding top hat, signed lower left "Aug. Edouart fecit 1834"; Gentleman with cane and top hats, overlooking a harbor, signed possibly in print lower right "Aug. Edouart/1834", two cut-out black ink paper applied to cream wove paper with ink wash and two with lithographic backgrounds, 10-1/2 x 6-1/2 in. to 11-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.; all framed, two with original frames,. Condition: toning, some foxing; frames with abrasions. Notes: Exhibition: Paris Salon, 1892, No. 1563
Literature: Paris-Salon by Enault, Louis, 1824-1900; Société nationale des beaux-arts (France). Salon; Société des artistes français, Paris: E.Bernard & Cie, 1892, ill. (accompanied by facsimile of image in exhibition catalog).; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Condition
toning, some foxing; frames with abrasions