10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Silhouette Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Blue Gown

Silhouette Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Blue Gown
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$450$375
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Silhouette Portrait of a Young Woman Wearing a Blue Gown, America, c. 1830, hollow-cut silhouette head of a young woman, with watercolor on paper painted three-quarter length body, depicting the woman wearing a blue gown, a gold necklace and holding a red book, (light toning and stains),sight size 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in., in a gilt-stenciled and black-painted eglomise mat and period molded giltwood frame with beaded border.
Estimate $600-800

Light horizontal line across neck area.

Keywords

hollow-cut silhouette head

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