SOLD! for $73.00.
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Three (3) miniature portraits, including silhouettes and one cameo, all likely European, late19th/early 20th century. 1st item: Silhouette bust-length portrait of a young woman, hollow-cut cream-colored paper over black fabric. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame. 4 1/8" H x 3 1/8" W. Framed: 5 1/2" H x 4 5/8" W. 2nd item: Silhouette full-body portrait of a young boy holding an apple, cut black upon cream papers with charcoal shadow. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame. 4 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W. Framed: 5 5/8" H x 4 5/8" W. 3rd item: Plaster cameo bust portrait of a gentleman mounted on blue felt backing. Housed under glass in an oval brass frame with fabric liner and gilt metal sight edge. Sight: 4 1/4" H x 3 1/8" W. Framed: 5 3/4" H x 4 5/8" W.
PROVENANCE: The Estate of Pia Stratton, Nashville, Tennessee.
CONDITION: 1st item: Minor fading to black fabric. Minute inclusions under glass. 2nd item: Minor scattered creasing and pinprick tears to cream-colored paper and minor area of discoloration measuring 1/8" dia. 3rd item: Hairline to subject's shoulder measuring 1/2" L. Minor fraying and discoloration to mat. None examined outside of frame.
