Exquisite 1920s American Folk Art Silhouette Portrait - Distinguished Boston Estate

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Exquisite 1920s American Folk Art Silhouette Portrait - Distinguished Boston Estate

Meet this enchanting woman immortalized in her elaborate period … Read more Exquisite 1920s American Folk Art Silhouette Portrait - Distinguished Boston Estate

Meet this enchanting woman immortalized in her elaborate period bonnet, a stunning example of 1920s American folk art portraiture. This delightful silhouette portrait emerged from a prestigious Boston estate auction, part of a remarkable trio of these exceptional folk art treasures.
Masterful Traditional Craftsmanship
The anonymous artist demonstrates exceptional skill in this time-honored medium, meticulously hand-cutting the lady's elegant profile from paper before enhancing it with delicate gouache watercolors. Her fancy bonnet, rendered with careful attention to period detail, showcases the fashionable headwear that defined the era's feminine sophistication and millinery artistry.
Museum-Quality Églomisé Frame
Presented in its original period frame featuring stunning reverse glass painting (églomisé) in sophisticated black and gold. This refined French technique of painting on the back of glass creates a lustrous, jewel-like quality that perfectly complements the portrait's elegant subject matter.
The Collector's Eye

Authentic 1920s American folk portraiture - genuine period piece
Part of documented trio from Boston estate - established provenance
Charming naïve quality highly prized by discerning collectors
Églomisé framing technique increasingly rare and valuable
Perfect intimate scale for sophisticated interiors
New England provenance adds significant collecting cachet

Condition & Specifications
Estate fresh and remarkably well-preserved. The gouache colors remain vibrant, the silhouette cut is precise, and the original églomisé frame shows beautiful aging consistent with its century of graceful life.

Framed dimensions: 5" × 6"
Portrait size: approximately 3½" × 4½"
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with authentic period character
Medium: Hand-cut paper silhouette with gouache watercolor enhancement
Frame: Original 1920s églomisé (reverse glass painting) in black and gold

Design Inspiration
This feminine portrait creates beautiful contrast when paired with masculine silhouettes (gentleman companion available separately). Ideal for:

Powder rooms and intimate spaces
Fashion-forward gallery walls
Collections of women's portraiture
Art Deco and vintage-inspired interiors
Entryways needing personality and charm

Complete the Story
This distinguished lady is one of three remarkable silhouette portraits we acquired from the same prominent Boston estate. Each tells its own unique story while maintaining consistent artistic technique and period framing excellence.
Trio Available - Message us about acquiring her gentleman companion or completing the full set of three portraits from this distinguished Boston collection.

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