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Cut Silhouette of Lord Byron
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Cut Silhouette of Lord Byron

19th century
Sold 6 December 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Little introduction is needed to the man labelled ‘mad, bad & dangerous to know’ by the spurned Lady Caroline Lamb following their scandalous affair. Already famed for his good looks and charisma, Lord Byron became the toast of society upon the publication of his narrative poem ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’.

This well-cut bust-length silhouette of Byron appears to be based upon George Sanders’ 1807 portrait of the Romantic poet standing on a rocky seashore with a boy. The portrait, now in the Royal Collection, was engraved and widely circulated. The profile is housed in an oval giltwood frame.

Provenance: Harold Ward Collection of Byroniana, Manthorpe House

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Reference Numbers
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SA1166456
Dealers Internal Reference
6352
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Little introduction is needed to the man labelled ‘mad, bad & dangerous to know’ by the spurned Lady Caroline Lamb following their scandalous affair.
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Already famed for his good looks and charisma, Lord Byron became the toast of society upon the publication of his narrative poem ‘Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage’.
Wigs on the Green

This well-cut bust-length silhouette of Byron appears to be based upon George Sanders’ 1807 portrait of the Romantic poet standing on a rocky seashore with a boy. The portrait, now in the Royal Collection, was engraved and widely circulated. The profile is housed in an oval giltwood frame.

Provenance: Harold Ward Collection of Byroniana, Manthorpe House

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166456
Dealers Internal Ref
6352
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval gilt-framed silhouette portrait of a man in profile against a light background.
Cut Silhouette of Lord Byron
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An oval gilt-framed silhouette portrait of a man in profile against a light background.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Gilt Wood, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsProfile view, Oval frame, Gilded moulding, Paper cut-out
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in)

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To preserve these delicate items, display them away from direct sunlight to prevent the paper from fading, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect the paper and framing materials.

These pieces work exceptionally well when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement alongside other small-scale historical artworks or hung individually on a narrow wall space to create a focal point.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate framing, hand-cut paper edges with slight irregularities, aged backing materials, and oxidisation on the glass or metals consistent with age.

Traditional silhouettes were typically crafted using black paper cut-outs mounted on a light-coloured backing, or painted directly onto card, plaster, glass, or ivory, and housed in wooden, brass, or papier-mache frames.

Silhouette portraits gained immense popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as an affordable alternative to painted miniatures, capturing the profile likeness of sitters before the invention of photography.
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