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THBDouble Silhouette Portrait
Lot 458
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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$600 - $800
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By Bonhams Skinner
Aug 9, 2014 - Aug 11, 2014
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2014-08-09 11:00:00
2014-08-11 11:00:00
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- Lot Description
Double Silhouette Portrait, possibly Connecticut, second quarter 19th century, hollow-cut heads and pencil details within octagonal reserves, surrounded by reverse-painted faux shell decoration and stylized gilt bordering, in likely original molded and beaded black-painted frame, sight size 4 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.
Note: The subjects are identified on two handwritten labels and an early pencil inscription on the backing as Rachel (nee Hall) Fowler, who was born in 1767 in Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada, and died in 1843 in Guilford, Connecticut; and Miner Fowler, Sr., who was born in Guilford in 1763, and died there in 1838. Rachel and Minor were married October 31st, 1787.
Estimate $600-800
minor toning to paper, glass and reverse-decoration in very good shape, minor wear to paint on frame.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.Condition: minor toning to paper, glass and reverse-decoration in very good shape, minor wear to paint on frame.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.Condition
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