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Group of Four Silhouette Full-Length Portraits, Auguste Edouart (1789-1861); Frederick Frith (1819-1834), Circa 1840
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- watercolor on paper
- First mentioned 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
the two by Edouart dated 1840, worked in Boston depicting Patience Marshall and Phyllis Edmondson; the Frith silhouette dated 1834, depicting a young girl holding an apple; together with an unsigned example of a young girl; two not illustrated.
Provenance
Mrs. Osbourne, Upper Montclaire, New Jersey.
Condition
The Frederick Frith example has darkened paper, and the figure is decorated with gold paint, it also shows few areas of foxing. The Edouart examples have foxing throughout, but otherwise are fine. The unsigned example is discolored and cracked within the image, with a tape repair to top left corner of the paper. All examined within their frames.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.