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Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.
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Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.

19th century
Sold 29 January 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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A full length bronzed silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth (1829-1868), aged seven, wearing a gilt figured uniform, buttoned tunic with wide, frilled collar, checked neckerchief, peaked cap and holding a riding crop. The work is housed in a maple frame.

Painted on card and inscribed verso 'William Fairfax Spofforth/ This likeness taken/ June 22nd 1836/ Dorothy Spofforth/ Seven Years Old/ Done by Mr. Raper'. A newspaper excerpt dated 10 December 1841 identifies Mr Raper as a 'Profile Painter' (please see photographs).

The sitter, William Fairfax Spofforth, was baptised at Lichfield September 1829. He became a skilled surgeon and married Anne Vale, a daughter of the Sheriff of Lichfield. They had eight children. William died in 1868, aged 39.

Provenance: Bonhams, 'Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes', 7 Oct 2003, Lot 14.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 25.5cm

Width: 20.5cm

Depth: 2.5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120029
Dealers Internal Reference
7629
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Description
A full length bronzed silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth (1829-1868), aged seven, wearing a gilt figured uniform, buttoned tunic with wide, frilled collar, checked neckerchief, peaked cap and holding a riding crop. The work is housed in a maple frame.
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Painted on card and inscribed verso 'William Fairfax Spofforth/ This likeness taken/ June 22nd 1836/ Dorothy Spofforth/ Seven Years Old/ Done by Mr.
Harrington Antiques

Raper'. A newspaper excerpt dated 10 December 1841 identifies Mr Raper as a 'Profile Painter' (please see photographs).

fig 1. An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame.
fig 1. Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.

The sitter, William Fairfax Spofforth, was baptised at Lichfield September 1829. He became a skilled surgeon and married Anne Vale, a daughter of the Sheriff of Lichfield. They had eight children. William died in 1868, aged 39.

fig 2. An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame.
fig 2. Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.

Provenance: Bonhams, 'Portrait Miniatures and Silhouettes', 7 Oct 2003, Lot 14.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 25.5cm

Width: 20.5cm

Depth: 2.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120029
Dealers Internal Ref
7629
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

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Archive I An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.

Archive II An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View II
Archive III An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View III
Archive IV An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View IV
Archive V An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View V
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Archive IX An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View IX
Archive X An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame. View X
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An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame.
Silhouette of William Fairfax Spofforth by Mr Raper. Dated June 22nd 1836.
Ref: SA1120029
An antique framed profile silhouette of a figure in uniform, set within a heavily figured burr wood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Burr wood grain, Painted detailing
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 20.5 cm (8 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Named after the French finance minister Etienne de Silhouette, silhouettes became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as an accessible and affordable form of portraiture before the invention of photography.

Authentic period silhouettes were typically crafted from cut black paper, card, or painted directly onto glass or plaster, and commonly housed in frames made of papier-mache, burr walnut, or maple.

Authenticity is determined by examining the paper stock for age-related toning, inspecting the frame construction and backing materials for period-appropriate fixings, and identifying hand-painted details or hollow-cut techniques rather than modern printing methods.

These pieces work well when grouped in gallery walls alongside modern artworks to create contrast, or displayed individually on narrow wall spaces and shelves to add historical depth and intimate scale to a room.

To prevent fading and deterioration of the delicate paper and frame materials, pieces should be hung away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and kept behind UV-filtering protective glass.
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