Lot of 14 Silhouette Portraits; Magic Lantern, Railroad Fair & Reverse Painted
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Description
Lot of 14 Silhouette Portraits w/Some Unusual Examples. All are cut & paste black paper silhouettes, except one reverse painted on glass, and one painted. Notable is a round portrait of a girl reverse painted on glass and framed in black wicker, a magic lantern glass slide with a silhouette in the style of George Schmidt, and 2 silhouettes from the Chicago Railroad Fair. Most of the remainder are unframed small single portraits, but 2 large framed silhouettes are also included. Dimensions range from 3.5 to 24.25 in h x 4 to 17 in w x .5 to 1.5 in d. Condition is good with some surface wear and discoloration. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Condition
See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.
Dimensions
24.25 x 17 x 1.5 in
Buyer's Premium
- 20%
Lot of 14 Silhouette Portraits; Magic Lantern, Railroad Fair & Reverse Painted
Estimate $100 - $200
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Item located in Hudson, NY, usSee Policy for Shipping
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