ENGLISH FULL LENGTH SILHOUETTE OF MUSTAFFA EFFENDI
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ENGLISH FULL LENGTH CUT OUT SILHOUETTE OF MUSTAFFA EFFENDI, 25TH JUNE 1829, H 8":DEPICTING A BEARDED GENTLEMAN IN A LONG ROBE, SMOKING FROM AN OPIUM PIPE. SITTER IDENTIFIED ON SILHOUETTE VERSO IN BLACK INK READING: "MUSTAFFA EFFENDI / MERCHANT OF CONSTANTINOPLE / CHELTENHAM 25TH JUNE 1829". PROVENANCE: COLLECTION OF REX LAMOREAUX (1919-2008), DETROIT, MI. DONATED TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY PIONEER AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PONTIAC, MI.
Condition
Please note, it appears that in the identifying note "Merchant of" and "Cheltenham 25th June 1829" were added in with a different colored ink. With some grime accumulation to figure's hands and beard. The backing paper with varying degrees of toning and some smaller areas of foxing visible in isolated areas. Frame with some minor chipping, and the pane of glass applied to the verso is cracked and missing some pieces. (MK)
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ENGLISH FULL LENGTH SILHOUETTE OF MUSTAFFA EFFENDI
Estimate $150 - $300
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