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Lot 521
Two Silhouettes of Gentlemen, 19th century
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Both watercolor on paper, the first with inscription under bust reading, "dangerously wounded in the attack / on Burgos in Spain on the night of / 22 September whilst serving / acting engineer and died of his / wounds." Later pen inscription on paper backing reads, "Mr. Atkinson / G. Atkinson Brighton / Profilist to Geo III." (SS 3.25 x 2.5 in.; DOA 5.5 x 4.5 in.); the second signed "MHA 52" under bustline and sitter identified lower center as "Doctor Jimmy." (SS 3.5 x 2.75 in.; DOA 5 x 4.25).

$200 - 400