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[Washington, George] Silhouette Portrait by Folwell, c. 1800-1810

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
[Washington, George] Silhouette Portrait by Folwell, c. 1800-1810
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[washington, George] Silhouette Portrait By Folwell, C. 1800-1810. Right profile, waist-length silhouette of Washington in uniform, 3� x 6 in. image on 6 x 7� in. paper, in original 10� x 11� in. wood frame. Attributed to miniature painter, engraver, and silhouettist Samuel Folwell of Philadelphia (1765-1813). Some gold highlights are faintly visible on parts of the jacket--buttons, epaulettes, etc. and on his hair, which is tied back in a queue. Original frame shows wear and brass mat is tarnished but the silhouette is very sharp. Dr. Joseph Field Collection; Claude Harkins Collection.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000.