November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three
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Lot 2203
RED BOOK ARTIST (NEW ENGLAND, ACTIVE C. 1830), ATTRIBUTED, FOLK ART HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTE OF A MAN
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$4,165
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 |
RED BOOK ARTIST (NEW ENGLAND, ACTIVE C. 1830), ATTRIBUTED, FOLK ART HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTE OF A MAN, a fine example, carefully delineated in watercolor / gouache with pencil highlights, three-quarter length depiction of subject sporting high white stock, pleated cravat with gemstone pin, and bright blue trousers, backboard bearing period inscription "Chas. N. Williams / Bakerfield, VT". Housed under glass in period, possibly original, mahogany-veneered frame with maple / birch edging and brass ringer hanger, poplar / basswood secondary. Circa 1830. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" sight, 6 1/8" x 5 1/8" OA.
Provenance: From the collection of Kathy and Dr. Joseph Arvay, Mendham, NJ.
Antiques Associates at West Townsend, 6/13/2007.
Very good overall condition with minor toning, heavier at upper sight edge, very minor area of staining / discoloration to book. Frame excellent overall with very minor cracks to veneer.
Provenance: From the collection of Kathy and Dr. Joseph Arvay, Mendham, NJ.
Antiques Associates at West Townsend, 6/13/2007.
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