Two Framed Silhouette Portraits

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Two Framed Silhouette Portraits, William M.S. Doyle (1769-1828),Boston, both hollow-cut bust-length portraits, embellished with ink and signed "Doyle" below the bust, one depicting a gentleman, inscribed "John S. Rollins" on a paper label affixed to the back, (toning, two small losses),2 1/2 x 2 oval, housed in a black lacquered frame; the other a lady wearing a lacy cap, (toning, foxing),5 x 4 in., in a molded giltwood frame.
Estimate $200-300

Gent-two small holes w/ associated small tears u.l. and u.c., darkly toned; woman- scattered brownish staining, some light discoloration to silk fabric backing.

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