American, attributed to Ezra Wood (Massachusetts, 1798-1841). Cut paper, watercolor, and ink of a young boy in formal navy-blue waistcoat, yellow vest, white necktie with blue pin; with one hand in a pants pocket and the other holding a book inscribed, "Aged 12 1830". Original rope-twist carved gilt frame, 4.25"w. 5.25"h. Illustrated in The Magazine Antiques, July / August 2014, p. 122, "Unmistaken Identity". Illustrated in A Loving Likeness, American Folk Portraits of The Nineteenth Century, p. 47. Ex David Hillier, Antiques Associates at West Townsend (Massachusetts). **A copy of the Magazine Antiques issue is included with this lot.

Toning. Behind is a piece of laid paper painted black, but also with the silhouette of the head, and then further behind is a black cloth on board. Generally in very good condition. See additional photos.