Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape and gallerist Chris Ritter (1906-1976)

and gallerist Chris Ritter (1906-1976)

I've shot it with two different lighting situations and am including examples of both

Just a little gem of a thing

The table appears to be joined entirely with tiny nails

measures 4 1/2" x 4" x 1"

Victorian Silhouette of Woman in Black with Lace and Fan (or Dagger!), Framed relief carved pointer in landscape and gallerist Chris Ritter (1906-1976)It took someone else to identify the object in the hand of this woman as most likely a fan; what I see is a sharp weapon, casting this woman as on her way to becoming a murderess! The black of her dress gives the sense that she is in mourning, and so I imagine her as poised to seek revenge! I find the whole thing quite wonderful, with hand cut black paper for the silhouette of her head, heads and feet, and a marvelous interplay of dark silk and