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Pair of Regency Tinsel Pictures
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Pair of Regency Tinsel Pictures

19th century
Description

An interesting pair of Regency tinsel pictures depicting characters from Shakespeare.

Housed in the original rosewood frames, these tinsel decorated paintings are in very good condition. Circa 1820. These collectable pieces are now scarce. Very decorative and interesting. The measurements below to include the frames .

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Regency Theatrical Tinsel Pictures to the Regency era.

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SA1030598
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A3821
Description
An interesting pair of Regency tinsel pictures depicting characters from Shakespeare.

Housed in the original rosewood frames, these tinsel decorated paintings are in very good condition. Circa 1820. These collectable pieces are now scarce. Very decorative and interesting. The measurements below to include the frames .

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery . Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Regency Theatrical Tinsel Pictures to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1030598
Dealers Internal Ref
A3821
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A pair of framed Regency theatrical tinsel pictures depicting armoured figures with weapons set inside dark wood frames with gold slips.
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Archive I A pair of framed Regency theatrical tinsel pictures depicting armoured figures with weapons set inside dark wood frames with gold slips.

Pair of Regency Tinsel Pictures

Archive II A pair of framed Regency theatrical tinsel pictures depicting armoured figures with weapons set inside dark wood frames with gold slips. View II
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A pair of framed Regency theatrical tinsel pictures depicting armoured figures with weapons set inside dark wood frames with gold slips.
Pair of Regency Tinsel Pictures
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A pair of framed Regency theatrical tinsel pictures depicting armoured figures with weapons set inside dark wood frames with gold slips.
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Tinsel pictures became popular in early nineteenth-century Britain as theatrical souvenirs. Crafters purchased plain or hand-coloured engravings of famous actors in heroic roles and customised them at home using die-cut metallic foil, tinsel, silk, and spangles.

These works typically consist of a printed paper base embellished with thin, stamped metallic foils, watercolours, and textiles. They are traditionally housed under glass within moulded wooden frames featuring gilt slip accents.

Authentic period examples display contemporary hand-colouring on thick rag paper, visible die-stamping on the metallic foil elements, natural oxidisation on the tinsel, and period-appropriate framing techniques with hand-cut glass.

Position them as a symmetrical pair in a hallway, library, or above a console table. Their reflective metallic elements and dark timber frames complement both traditional period schemes and modern gallery walls.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading of the pigments and corrosion of the foil. Keep the original framing intact and ensure the glass is clean to protect the delicate surface elements from dust.
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