Emporium Auctions
Fri, Jul 31, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 552
Two Framed Family Silhouettes
Estimate: $100 - $300
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, 19th century, oval painted on plaster profile of man in feathered hat, eglomise mat, painted wood frame, 6-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; pair hollow cut of male and female framed together, signed "J.R. (?) Willis" and "Martha Willis" in bottom right corners, faint Peale Museum and eagle impression under female silhouette, 5-3/4 x 8-3/4 in.Note: Genealogy traces this family back to William and Susannah White, both passengers on the Mayflower. A detailed genealogy, including information on the Millers, will be provided upon purchase of this item., Provenance: The Miller White Willis Mott Moore Collection, New York
discoloration to plaster silhouette, losses to eglomise mat, breaks to oval molding, pair with paper tears in corners, scattered foxing, wear to frame
Condition
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