EDOUART, AUGUSTIN (FRENCH 1789-1861) SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF DAVID DIXON PORTER.

EDOUART, AUGUSTIN (FRENCH 1789-1861) SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF DAVID DIXON PORTER. Circa 1841, Washington, DC. The full silhouette portrait depicting Lt. Porter reading a newspaper seated in a rocking chair, within a parlor enhanced with graphite and ink. Inscribed lower left Aug. Edouart Washington 1841. Additionally, the backboard is inscribed in pencil “Lieut, David D. Porter, U.S. Navy/1841.” Housed in its original birdseye maple frame. SIZE: 12″ x 9-1/4″ sight. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Stephen Decatur family. CONDITION: Overall in very fine condition, small areas of foxing in center above figure of silhouette. Details remain crisp and clear. 9-97966 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2124	$1,840.00	EDOUART, AUGUSTIN (FRENCH 1789-1861) SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF DAVID DIXON PORTER. Circa 1841, Washington, DC. The full silhouette portrait depicting Lt. Porter reading a newspaper seated in a rocking chair, within a parlor enhanced with graphite and ink. Inscribed lower left Aug. Edouart Washington 1841. Additionally, the backboard is inscribed in pencil “Lieut, David D. Porter, U.S. Navy/1841.” Housed in its original birdseye maple frame. SIZE: 12″ x 9-1/4″ sight. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Stephen Decatur family. CONDITION: Overall in very fine condition, small areas of foxing in center above figure of silhouette. Details remain crisp and clear. 9-97966 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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