Lot 327 , An 1815 wax profile of a black lady

An 1815 wax profile of a black lady
Estimate £100-150

The wax has 'sweated' so has bubbling effect in areas, brown wax has sweat into the lighter areas below leaving a brown wet bubbling effect into the lady's garments. There are darker patches to the wax throughout. The frame has several dings and nicks and minor pieces missing. Glass is in need of a clean as there is spotting to both pieces. There is a label on reverse with indistinct handwriting. There is also some typed wording reading 'Birth is much, but breeding is more '


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