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Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.
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Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.

19th century
Sold 14 October 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A charming Regency period bronzed silhouette portrait, identified verso as 'E Sutton, Aged 9' and signed 'J Deacon, July 22 1816'.

The portrait is extremely well done with very fine, well executed attention to the detail throughout. The work is housed in a high quality silhouette frame of the period.

There is some light wear commensurate with age but generally the work remains in a very good attractive condition throughout.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 12.5cm

Width: 10.9cm

Depth: 0.7cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gilded Silhouette Portrait to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
10.9cm (4.29")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1171597
Dealers Internal Reference
7526
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A charming Regency period bronzed silhouette portrait, identified verso as 'E Sutton, Aged 9' and signed 'J Deacon, July 22 1816'.
“
The portrait is extremely well done with very fine, well executed attention to the detail throughout.
Harrington Antiques

The work is housed in a high quality silhouette frame of the period.

fig 1. A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger.
fig 1. Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.

There is some light wear commensurate with age but generally the work remains in a very good attractive condition throughout.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 12.5cm

Width: 10.9cm

Depth: 0.7cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gilded Silhouette Portrait to the Regency era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
10.9cm (4.29")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171597
Dealers Internal Ref
7526
Harrington Antiques
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A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. SOLD14 OCT 26

Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.

Archive II A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. View II
Archive III A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. View III
Archive IV A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. View IV
Archive V A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger. View V
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A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger.
Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.
Ref: SA1171597
A small oval silhouette portrait of a profile with gilded details, enclosed in a brass oval bezel inside a black rectangular papier-mache frame with a brass floral hanger.
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  • ObjectPortrait Miniatures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Brass, Papier-mache
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsProfile silhouette, brass oval bezel, floral brass hanger mount, ebonised rectangular frame
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 10.9 cm (4 in) x D 0.7 cm (0 in)

This Regency period portrait miniature depicts a profile silhouette of a young subject named E. Sutton aged 9, signed by J. Deacon and dated 1816. The work consists of black and gold paper under glass, mounted in a brass oval bezel with intricate decorative edging. The inner assembly sits within a rectangular black papier-mache frame detailed with a cast brass floral hanger mount at the top. Light wear commensurate with age appears on the dark surfaces of the mount. Overall dimensions measure 12.5 cm high, 10.9 cm wide, and 0.7 cm deep. Displaying this piece in a home today suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, or intimate study settings where smaller decorative objects complement existing wall arrangements. The neutral tones of the paper backing combined with the rich black and gold highlights coordinate well with traditional interior schemes. Hanging hardware integrated at the top allows for secure placement on a wall hook or nail. The compact proportions enable integration into gallery walls alongside other small works of art or framed mementos.

FAQs

A Regency silhouette portrait is a profile image rendered in black paint, ink, or cut paper, popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as an accessible form of personal portraiture.

Silhouettes from this era were frequently housed in black papier-mache or ebonised wood frames with an oval brass bezel and decorative brass hangers shaped like acorns, leaves, or roses.

Authentic pieces often display subtle gilding or bronze paint highlighting, original glass covers, period brass mounting hardware, and signs of natural paper age or fine craquelure on the frame varnish.

These small-scale artworks style well when grouped in gallery walls, displayed on dark wood bookshelves, or positioned on a mantelpiece alongside period brass candlesticks.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent fading of the paper backing and oxidisation of metal fixtures, cleaning gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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