A Silhouette of Alphonso Taft by Seager, 1840
American, a profile silhouette and watercolor on paper, signed Seager and dated 1840. Further inscription notes the sitter, Alphonso Taft (father of President William Howard Taft), and another date of the same; 6" x 5" (framed). The work was previously sold as lot 619 in sale 4048 by Sotheby's Parke-Bernet (1977). Ex Collection of Jane Sikes Hageman, Cincinnati, OH author and collector.
Condition Report: Only a light toning to paper, otherwise fine condition.
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American, a profile silhouette and watercolor on paper, signed Seager and dated 1840. Further inscription notes the sitter, Alphonso Taft (father of President William Howard Taft), and another date of the same; 6" x 5" (framed). The work was previously sold as lot 619 in sale 4048 by Sotheby's Parke-Bernet (1977). Ex Collection of Jane Sikes Hageman, Cincinnati, OH author and collector.
Condition Report: Only a light toning to paper, otherwise fine condition.