August Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861) Two Silhouettes of Gentlemen

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August Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861)

Two Silhouettes of Gentlemen, both signed in l.l. corner "Augt Edouart fecit 1828," one depicting a seated man, inscribed on the back "Andrew Hoes?," in a molded wood frame with gilt liner; the other depicting a standing man wearing a top hat, inscribed on the back "John Hoes," in a giltwood frame; both with Edouart's printed advertising label adhered to the back, ht. to 10 1/4 in. (sight).
Estimate $800-1,200

Minor toning.


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