Emporium Auction - March 23, 2023
Thu, Mar 23, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 287
Two American or British School Silhouette Portraits
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 |
(19th century)
Gentleman Facing Left, inscribed lower left "Don Jos ...", initialed verso "AE", reverse paint and gilt on glass, sight 2-1/4 x 1-7/8 in.; gilt locket frame, 2-1/2 x 2-1/8 in.; Lady facing Left, unsigned, ink cutout with bronzing on cream paper, sight 2-3/4 x 2-1/4 in.; velvet lined case frame, 3-1/2 x 3 in.
Condition
locket example with loss to gilt, some lifting to paint, slightly loose in frame; velvet example with wear and rubbing to surface, toning to paper, paper off center in frame
Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
