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Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed
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Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed

19th century
Description

This early Victorian silhouette is particularly remarkable for the fine costume detailing that the artist has achieved, from the lady’s Victoria sleeves that are pleated on the shoulder, puffed around the elbow and then tight down to the wrist to the large buckle on her waist and especially her cap with its layers of frills and side lappets that cover her ears.

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The silhouette is painted in dead black with shades of grey, the details added using gum arabic and gilding. It is signed underneath – ‘J. Holmes, April 1842’. it is presented in a handsome rosewood ogee frame with a gilt slip.

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Born in Clerkenwell, James Holmes (1777-1860) studied at the Royal Academy Schools before becoming a drawing master in Worcester. He also spent time at the court of George IV where he sang and played music to the King.

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Framed Size: 211 x 193mm (8? x 7?")

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018079
Dealers Internal Reference
6176
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Description
This early Victorian silhouette is particularly remarkable for the fine costume detailing that the artist has achieved, from the lady’s Victoria sleeves that are pleated on the shoulder, puffed around the elbow and then tight down to the wrist to the large buckle on her waist and especially her cap with its layers of frills and side lappets that cover her ears.
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The silhouette is painted in dead black with shades of grey, the details added using gum arabic and gilding.
Wigs on the Green

It is signed underneath – ‘J. Holmes, April 1842’. it is presented in a handsome rosewood ogee frame with a gilt slip.

fig 1. Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed
fig 1. Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed

Born in Clerkenwell, James Holmes (1777-1860) studied at the Royal Academy Schools before becoming a drawing master in Worcester. He also spent time at the court of George IV where he sang and played music to the King.

Framed Size: 211 x 193mm (8? x 7?")

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1018079
Dealers Internal Ref
6176
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed
Painted and Gilded Silhouette, Signed
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