Original Early 19th Century Georgian Silhouette Portrait Painting Henry Chichester Northover Reverse Painting on Glass

Provenance: By family descent from the Chichesters of Arlington Court, Devon; from the collection of Andrew Chichester Everitt.

Type of artwork: Antique Georgian Silhouette Portrait – Henry Chichester

Medium: Reverse painted silhouette on glass

Subject: A finely executed antique silhouette profile portrait depicting a gentleman identified as Henry Chichester of Northover. The sitter is shown in left-facing profile with natural curly hair and a high collar with white cravat, typical of late Georgian and early 19th century portraiture.

The silhouette has been carefully painted onto the reverse of the glass, creating a rich deep black profile with delicate painted highlights to the collar and hair. This technique was commonly used by professional silhouette artists during the late Georgian period.

Inscription verso:

Handwritten label to the reverse reads:

“Henry Chichester

of Northover.”

This appears to refer to Northover, a historic place name associated with Somerset.

Approximate age of artwork:

Circa 1815 – 1835

Frame:

Mounted within an attractive ebonised wooden panel frame with brass oval bezel and decorative hanging mount, likely later 19th century.

Condition Report:

The silhouette remains in good antique condition for its age with light surface marks and minor wear consistent with age. The reverse glass painting remains stable and intact. The frame shows small areas of wear and age-related marks. Please examine photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Size including frame:

15 x 13 cm (oval aperture approx. 7 x 6 cm)

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