Lot 133: Hollow-Cut Silhouette

Estimate: $300 – $500

Early 19th c., of a gentleman facing left, attributed to James Hosley Whitcomb (1806-1849, a deaf mute), stamped on top “June the 5 1838”, on the bottom “sitter Jonathan L. Stone Aged 39, was born Aug the 25 1799″, purchased by Howard at Sotheby’s auction, #3760, May 1975, veneer frame, 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2” (sight), (ex. Fertig collection).