Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 294
Ten American or British School 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 |
(18th/19th century)
toning, staining, and foxing, frames with rubbing and loss to gilt, some frames with chipping to edges and separation at seams
Assorted Portraits of Men and Women, one signed, dated, and titled across bottom "Andrew McNeil Esq. ... May 5th 1841 - By J.D. McConnell", one reading "R.J. Edwards, Smith Street, Parth Amboy", and one inscribed verso "Silhouette of John Lucas of Boston by (?) Charles London", six cream paper hollow cut on black fabric/paper, four ink cutout on cream paper; each in period frame, 4-3/8 x 2-7/8 in. to 6-5/8 x 5-1/2 in.
Condition
Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
