Lot 166: Two 19th C. Silhouettes

Estimate: $500 – $700

Full-length silhouettes: young lady facing left, in black with gilt highlights, attributed to Samuel Metford (1810-1896), (note: refer to Shades of Our Ancestors, p. 112), rosewood frame with gilt liner, 10 1/2″ x 7″ (sight); Young girl facing left, with light blue watercolor dress, holding flowers and basket, hardwood frame, 6″ x 4″ (sight); (ex. Fertig collection).