$881
Auguste Edouart (French/American, 1789-1861) Silhouette Portrait of a Gentleman Standing in a Courtyard. Signed and dated "Augn. Edouart fecit Saratoga, Aug 14, 1844." Cut paper heightened with white chalk applied to paper with lithograph background, 12 x 8 1/2 in., in a period burl veneer frame. Condition: Light toning and moisture stain. Together with two mid-19th century silhouette portraits of an elderly lady and gentleman, unsigned, cut paper figures applied to paper, 12 x 7 3/4 in., in period molded giltwood frames. Condition: Toning, minor foxing.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-11-03