PAIR OF HOLLOW-CUT SILHOUETTES OF THE STONE SISTERS IN AN ARCHITECTURAL FRAME.

American (probably Ohio), first-half 19th Century. Cut paper and ink mounted on black in an eglomise frame, mounted in a wonderful folksy architectural frame. Identified as Amanda Stone (left) and Mary Stone (right), possibly the Stone family of Belpre, Ohio. Backboard inscribed "Minnie D. Olcott" and (in different ink) "Taken in 1818". The late Sheraton period frame with bold, stepped cornice, divided openings framed by horizontal reeded half pilasters, set on a high, shaped bracket base with side cutouts. Approximately 12.5"w. 12"h. Ex Stephen Douglas Antiques (Vermont). Sold Northeast Auctions (New Hampshire), April 5, 2009, lot 78. From The 40 Year Americana Collection of a Central Ohio Couple.