Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 25, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 161
Seven Silhouette Portraits
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
(American or British, 19th century)
two hollow cut couple portraits, one with pencil details, eglomise mat with gilt details, gilt frame, 3-3/4 in. (sight),[ losses to gilt, abrasions]; one with hollow cut mat details, gilt frame, 3-3/4 x 5-3/4 in. (sight), [stains, abrasions to frame]; hollow cut of man facing left, signed "S. Middleton under shoulder and labeled "George Washington Pierce", oval black ink cut out of man facing left; round hollow cut of lady with comb; hollow cut man facing left, labeled in pencil verso "William Blaisdell", black ink cut out of man in top hat, all framed, 3 in. to 4-3/4 in. (sight),
