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

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2202

RED BOOK ARTIST (NEW ENGLAND, ACTIVE C. 1830), ATTRIBUTED, FOLK ART HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTE OF A WOMAN

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for

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 WOMAN, a fine example, carefully delineated in watercolor / gouache with pencil highlights, three-quarter length depiction of subject sporting black high-waisted dress with organdy-type sleeves, jeweled buckle, and white lace collar. Housed under glass in period, possibly original, mahogany-veneered frame with brass ringer hanger, pine and chestnut secondary. Circa 1830. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" sight, 6" x 5" OA.
Provenance: From the collection of Kathy and Dr. Joseph Arvay, Mendham, NJ.
Antiques Associates at West Townsend, 6/13/2007.

Condition

Very good overall condition with moderate toning. Frame excellent overall with very minor cracks and repairs to veneer.