{"product_id":"antique-silhouette-portrait-bust-profile-of-a-man-signed-king-attributed-to-william-king-scalloped-oval-format-gilt-frame-20260409","title":"Lot 051 - Antique Silhouette Portrait Bust Profile of a Man, signed King, attributed to william king, scalloped oval format, gilt frame, 5\" W x 5-1\/2\" H","description":"Antique silhouette portrait depicting the bust profile of a man facing right. The black cut silhouette is mounted on a cream-colored paper with a decorative scalloped oval border. The work is signed \"King\" below the portrait. The silhouette is presented in a period gilt frame with decorative raised elements. The verso of the frame has been covered with clear plastic tape over what appears to be printed text relating to William King, a profile artist who advertised in the New Hampshire Gazette in late 1805. The text discusses itinerant artists of the second quarter of the 19th century and includes a quoted advertisement for King's profile-taking services in Portsmouth. The frame shows age-related wear to the gilt surface and the black background shows some minor surface imperfections. The display stand visible in the photographs is not included.","brand":"Granite Union Auction Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52541590077729,"sku":"20260409-LOT051","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260409-0598_a518f6d1-be21-462d-b18e-d372bd9b3ec8.jpg?v=1775492858","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-silhouette-portrait-bust-profile-of-a-man-signed-king-attributed-to-william-king-scalloped-oval-format-gilt-frame-20260409","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}