Lot 1116: Jean Francois de Vallee (French, ca. 1760-1836; active New Orleans 1787-1818), rare and fine pair of cut paper and ink silhouette portraits of a New Orleans gentleman and lady, both signed, inscribed "New Orleans" and dated "1787", presented in dark

Jean Francois de Vallee (French, ca. 1760-1836; active New Orleans 1787-1818), rare and fine pair of cut paper and ink silhouette portraits of a New Orleans gentleman and lady, both signed, inscribed "New Orleans" and dated "1787", presented in dark cordovan-lacquered and parcel-giltwood frames in the neoclassical taste, sight 3-7/8" x 2-7/8", frame 6" x 5".