American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Three Hollow-cut Silhouettes of Gentlemen, America, early 19th century, including one of a young man with blue watercolor detail in his coat and repousse brass frame, one attributed to James Hosley Whitcomb (New York/New England, act. 1830s) in a giltwood frame, and one of a young man attributed to Orson C. Warner (New Hampshire, c. 1820-30) in a gilt frame.
Estimate $600-800
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Keywords
James Hosley Whitcomb, Orson C. WarnerStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.