$504
Eglomise Gilt and Polychrome Painted Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman, late 18th century, depicting a gentleman seated at table with writing implements, reading a book, his dog lying beside him, composed of two reverse-painted panels of glass joined together, the bottom panel with applied textile fragments for the drapery and chair upholstery, printed German text on the paper backing, (some paint flaking), 9 3/4 x 7 in. , in a period carved wood frame. scattered bit s of paint flakes.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-08