Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Miniatures/Silhouettes
Lot 1262

EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) FOLK ART CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE

Estimate: $50 - $100
Sold for
$221.40
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

EUROPEAN SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) FOLK ART CUT-AND-PASTED SILHOUETTE, hollow cut, with painted-on embellishments including hair, a collar, and an earring, the bottom of the composition reading "[indecipherable] C Larens / 1815", the silhouette cut-out itself signed by the artist "Fecit A(?) Frey". Housed in a period gilt molded frame. Early 19th century. 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" OA, 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" sight.

Condition

Very good condition overall with some minor scattered toning to artwork, frame with minor scattered surface wear. Currently loose in frame.

Estates from North Carolina.