1830 Family Record American Antique Silhouettes RARE & CHOICE

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Seller: 01somewhere10 ✉️ (1,956) 100%, Location: Upstate, New York, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 235490135079 1830 Family Record American Antique Silhouettes RARE & CHOICE.

 Very Rare Letterpress Artist Family Record Silhouettes

 

Family Record silhouettes rarely appear on the market. In fact, the last one I owned was about 20 years ago! See Carrick page 136 plate for similar

The frame is very typical of the circa 1830 period with mahogany veneer, measuring 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches. Simple wood dividers on the front and back separate the frame into two partitions. The partition where the silhouettes are kept has an opening of 3 1/4 x 7 13/16 inches. The larger partition below where the printed form is kept measures 6 x 7 13/16 inches. Separate glass covers each partition.

 

The original backing is cardboard measuring 1/8 inch thick with rag and woodchip inclusion. This type of backing board is very typical of the period. I have since replaced it with styro-board with acid-free paper beneath it. The original cardboard and black silk will be included in the lot.

 

 As with many other silhouettes of the time, silk is used sparingly, just large enough to cover the hollow-cut. Because silk is not a stable support for old paper, I replaced them with acid-free black paper. The original half-inch, cream colored silk ribbon that divides the two silhouettes is set against the glass. 

 

The silhouettes are very typical “Family Record” style with added watercolor details. Both silhouettes are confidently cut. The man, however, has closed tears. Archival paper tape has been placed on the reverse to secure the tears. From the type of tape used, it seems to be an old repair. Both silhouettes, 2 3/4" tall, are well matched with even toning and no foxing. 

This is a very nice and rare example of early American folk art! 

All you need to do is hang it!

I've added a photo from (8/14/11) Skinner auction that brought $2015. Yes, it did include a duplicate cutting, but our package is in better condition.

  • Region of Origin: US-Northeast
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Subject: Americana, Portrait
  • Material: Paper
  • Date of Creation: 1800-1899
  • Framing: Framed
  • Style: Americana
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Type: Silhouette
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

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