Lot 147B: Late 18th/Early 19th C. Profile Silhouettes

Lot 147B: Late 18th/Early 19th C. Profile Silhouettes

Profile of gentleman, with red and yellow highlights, in formal military dress, signed “Lea. Portsmouth”, oval metal frame, 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (sight); Profile of gentleman, with inked hair and neck ruff, gilded oval frame, 3″ x 2 1/2″ (sight); Oval face portrait of gentleman, with convex reverse glass painted coat, ruff and hair, brass acorn hanger, and good frame, 3 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ (sight), 6′ 4″ x 5″ (frame). 

Estimate: $200-300

Description

Profile of gentleman, with red and yellow highlights, in formal military dress, signed “Lea. Portsmouth”, oval metal frame, 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ (sight); Profile of gentleman, with inked hair and neck ruff, gilded oval frame, 3″ x 2 1/2″ (sight); Oval face portrait of gentleman, with convex reverse glass painted coat, ruff and hair, brass acorn hanger, and good frame, 3 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ (sight), 6′ 4″ x 5″ (frame). 

Estimate: $200-300