- Painted “A.W. TITUS” Lion and Lamb Tavern Sign, early 19th
century, wide rectangular pine panel painted with figures of a lion and a
lamb over gilt lettered proprietor’s name “A.W. TITUS,” (imperfections),
22 1/2 x 37 in.
Note: Some time ago the trade sign was recycled for use as a tabletop
to an old chair-table base, hence the distinctive square outline on it.
The base and loose replacement tabletop accompanies the sign.
$3,000-5,000
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Framed Silhouette Portraits of a Keene, New Hampshire, Family,
seven bust-length cut white, laid paper silhouettes of a mother, father,
two sons and three daughters, lightly affixed to black card, a label on
the back is inscribed “Silhouettes of a Keene, New Hampshire, family,
1830s,” (minor light stains), 10 x 9 in., in a mahogany veneer frame.
$400-60025.
Silhouette Portrait of a Lady, America, c. 1830, hollow-cut half-length
portrait with graphite details, backed with black silk fabric, (minor
toning, and foxing, repairs), sight size 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in., in a period
molded black-painted frame.
$300-50020 additional information and photos at http://www.skinnerinc.com
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