antique 19th-century silhouette portrait of a lady in profile. The artwork features gold highlights and a distinctive frame with a thistle hanging detail.
This type of silhouette is often attributed to the artist Edward Foster (1762-1864). Though there is no visible signature.
It is painted on card and uses techniques such as bronzing and Chinese white highlights.
The piece is housed in what appears to be its original black papier-mâché frame with a gilt inner ring.
This was purchased over 20 years ago for $225.00 See the tag in the photos.
antique 19th-century silhouette portrait of a lady in profile. The artwork features gold highlights and a distinctive frame with a thistle hanging detail.
This type of silhouette is often attributed to the artist Edward Foster (1762-1864). Though there is no visible signature.
It is painted on card and uses techniques such as bronzing and Chinese white highlights.
The piece is housed in what appears to be its original black papier-mâché frame with a gilt inner ring.
This was purchased over 20 years ago for $225.00 See the tag in the photos.