Framed Silhouette Portrait of a Boy and a Framed Silhouette Advertisement

Description:

Framed Silhouette Portrait of a Boy and a Framed Silhouette Advertisement, August Edouart (French, 1789-1861),stamped signature "AUG.N EDOUARTE fecit 1827" l.l., possible indistinct subject's name inscribed in pencil on l.r. of reverse "H O--- Hoey Bath" (England); full-length cut and pasted figure of the boy wearing a top hat and holding a walking stick, (imperfections),10 1/4 x 7 3/8; together with a small clipped newspaper advertisement "Executed by Mons. Edouarte," at "Mr. Price's 14, Old Bond-Street, Bath," 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Small loss to toe of one shoe, toning to background paper, minor light stains.

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