Lot 337

Six American and British Silhouettes

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(19th century) 

Miscellaneous set of portraits including gentlemen and two young girls, one inscribed in ink lower center "Wm. Birch ptr. Phila. 1799", one inscribed in ink with illegible inscription, one ink on cream paper, five cutouts on cream paper, some with ink detailing, largest sight 12-1/4 x 9-5/8 in.; miscellaneous black and gilt wood frames, largest 14 x 11-1/2 x 7/8 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, McLean, Virginia

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Private Collection, McLean, Virginia

not examined out of frames, toning, light foxing, moisture, wrinkling, some with creases, woman on swing with bloom, lifting on some cutouts; frames with wear and abrasions