Lot 051 - Antique Silhouette Portrait Bust Profile of a Man, signed King, attributed to william king, scalloped oval format, gilt frame, 5" W x 5-1/2" H

Lot 051 - Antique Silhouette Portrait Bust Profile of a Man, signed King, attributed to william king, scalloped oval format, gilt frame, 5" W x 5-1/2" HAntique silhouette portrait depicting the bust profile of a man facing right. The black cut silhouette is mounted on a cream colored paper with a decorative scalloped oval border. The work is signed "King" below the portrait. The silhouette is presented in a period gilt frame with decorative raised elements. The verso of the frame has been covered with clear plastic tape over what appears to be printed text relating to William King, a profile artist

This piece is a color chart put out by Harrison Bros

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Pre-Auction Notes: Red cloth with paw print cover design

eurasian species

so I do not have a title for it at this time

This statue is in good condition but does have chipping in the paint typical of vintage chalkware statues

two men posed together with one standing and one seated

Stamped “Received by Chief of Police” and “Received by Captain of Detectives

Associate Professor of Applied Physiology at Yale University and author of "The Science of Health and Disease

The Macmillan Company

Strong contrast and detail to faces and clothing