Auction 61, Bid It To Win It, May 12th
Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 336
Silhouette Portrait, October 6th, 1962, Signed, Artist Unknown
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Silhouette Portrait
- Item Category: Fine Art / Works on Paper.
- Medium: Hand-cut paper silhouette.
- Subject: Profile portrait of a young individual, likely a child, featuring detailed cut-outs of facial features and a distinctive scalloped or tiered base.
- Condition Considerations:
- Substrate: Note any discoloration or "foxing" on the background paper, which is common in older pieces due to glue or environmental factors.
- Detail: Mention the precision of the cutting, particularly around the eyelashes and hair profile, which indicates the skill of the artist.
- Historical Context: Silhouettes were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a more affordable alternative to painted miniatures before the widespread use of photography. They were often created at museums or by traveling artists
- Dimensions H:19in L:13i
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