Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 32
British or Continental School Silhouette
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $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 |
(18th/19th century)
toning, tide line to top half, including through top of head of silhouette, tear and staining near feet, paper backing trimmed; frame with glue repair to three panels of fillet, chipping and loss to gilt, some cracks to wood, slight separations at seams
Gentleman Facing Left, said to be Robert Burns (1759-1796), inscribed "Robert Burns" lower right, label verso with excerpt about Auguste Edouart (French, 1789–1861), black ink silhouette on cream paper, 9-5/8 x 5-1/2 in.; burlwood frame, 12-5/8 x 8-5/8 in.
Condition
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Estate of Richard C. Washam
