Lot 214: Five 19th C. Hollow-Cut Silhouettes

Estimate: $500 – $800

Young lady, reverse stamped “Cut with scissors by Master Hubard without drawing or machine”, 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ (sight); Young lady with black silk back and finely detailed accents, (note: “Found in Rhode Island over 40 years ago”), (purchased from Roberta Bart in S. Portland, ME for $472), 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″; Middle-aged woman with bonnet on black silk, (purchased from James Griero in Stockton, NJ in 2003), 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″; Gentleman on black fabric backing with detailed lapel, (purchased from James Griero in Stockton, NJ in 2003), 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″; Young gentleman with nicely detailed hair and collar on black paper, 3 1/2″ x 2 3/4″; all in brass stamped frames, (ex. Fertig collection).