Search 0
29,938  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 167 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
167 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1005508
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Pastel Portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, Circa 1787
Sold by Wigs on the Green
sold SA1005508
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Wigs on the Green

Wigs on the Green

Sellingantiques Verified Since May 2020
Browse dealers 86 items
  • About Us
    Small portraiture of character & historical interest
Id #SA1005508
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Pastel Portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, Circa 1787

18th century
Description

Until the 1780s boys and girls commonly both wore indoor caps. They also both wore dresses styled with a low neckline and a deep ribbon sash. This makes it impossible to determine whether this charming portrait depicts a boy or a girl. One clue may though lie in the colour of the sash and cap decoration as blue was considered a delicate colour and, being linked to the Virgin Mary, was deemed more suitable for girls to wear whereas pink was viewed as a strong and therefore more masculine colour. This distinction was not reversed until Victorian times.

*

This pastel on paper portrait is housed in a period ebonised frame with an inner gilt edge.

*

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
10.4cm (4.09")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1005508
Dealers Internal Reference
7435
Dealers Notes

All prices include UK postage. International shipping will be at cost.

Description
Until the 1780s boys and girls commonly both wore indoor caps. They also both wore dresses styled with a low neckline and a deep ribbon sash. This makes it impossible to determine whether this charming portrait depicts a boy or a girl. One clue may though lie in the colour of the sash and cap decoration as blue was considered a delicate colour and, being linked to the Virgin Mary, was deemed more suitable for girls to wear whereas pink was viewed as a strong and therefore more masculine colour. This distinction was not reversed until Victorian times.

This pastel on paper portrait is housed in a period ebonised frame with an inner gilt edge.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
10.4cm (4.09")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1005508
Dealers Internal Ref
7435
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wigs on the Green Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787
1 / 2
Archive I Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787

Pastel Portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, Circa 1787

Archive II Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787 View II
Enlarged Archival View
Wigs on the Green

Wigs on the Green
Telephone 07962 257915
Location
York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wigsonthegreen
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 86
Items Sold 310
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Verified Since May 2020
View Dealer Info
Location: York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/wigsonthegreen
Verified
May 2020
For Sale
86
Sold
310
Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787
Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787
Ref: SA1005508
Pastel portrait of a Child in a Cute Cap, circa 1787
Detail View 1
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories