Hollow-Cut Silhouette
Attributed to James Whitcomb, NH

Attributed to James Holsey Whitcomb, a deaf-mute of Hancock, New Hampshire. Circa 1835. As depicted, a delightful work; hollow-cut left shoulder and head detailed with bright watercolor. Beneath the profile is the printed label of John Blake Jr.

Literature: published page 55, A Loving Likeness, American Folk Portraits Of The Nineteenth Century, by Marna Anderson. For additional information see an illustrated article by Donna-Belle Garvin entitled "James Hosley Whitcomb: New Hampshire Silhouettist from the Historical New Hampshire periodical (Spring/Summer 1977). The work remains in fine condition and is mounted within original frame retaining original backboard; archival mounted. (Frame: 5.5 x 4 inches; view: 3.75 x 2.25 inches.
$3,450.00
R11C170472

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