American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Hollow-cut Silhouette of Martha A. Carter, America, 1833, with stenciled gown and reverse painting on glass mat, inscribed and dated on the back board "Martha A. Carter/Aged 16/Made up 1833," in a molded and red-stained frame, ht. 6 3/4, wd. 5 1/2 in.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $300-350
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Tom Porter, Martha A. Carter, Martha A. Carter/Aged, CarolynStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.