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John Miers, Miniature Silhouette Portrait in Pendant Signed
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John Miers, Miniature Silhouette Portrait in Pendant Signed

18th century
Description

It was early on in John Miers’s career that he began to advertise his ability to reduce profiles to a small size ‘for Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets &c., also for Watch Papers … the likeness perfectly preserved’. It seems probable therefore that he originally painted this lady’s profile on plaster before scaling it down to a size appropriate to be worn as a pendant. With great skill the detail of the lady’s curled wig and banging chignon have all been beautifully retained.

Dating to the 1790s and signed Miers under the bust-line, the silhouette is set in a gold pendant frame that is glazed reverse to show neatly plaited brown hair.

Size: 44 x 36mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection from 'Polly' Perkins in 1941

Ivory Exemption Ref.: YYULJNAP

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
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Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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C538
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Description
It was early on in John Miers’s career that he began to advertise his ability to reduce profiles to a small size ‘for Rings, Breast Pins, Bracelets &c., also for Watch Papers … the likeness perfectly preserved’.
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It seems probable therefore that he originally painted this lady’s profile on plaster before scaling it down to a size appropriate to be worn as a pendant.
Wigs on the Green

With great skill the detail of the lady’s curled wig and banging chignon have all been beautifully retained.

fig 1. An oval Georgian silhouette profile portrait of a woman set within a gold-toned metal pendant frame.
fig 1. John Miers, Miniature Silhouette Portrait in Pendant Signed

Dating to the 1790s and signed Miers under the bust-line, the silhouette is set in a gold pendant frame that is glazed reverse to show neatly plaited brown hair.

Size: 44 x 36mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection from 'Polly' Perkins in 1941

Ivory Exemption Ref.: YYULJNAP

Height
4.4cm (1.73")
Width
3.6cm (1.42")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Georgian Silhouette Portrait Miniature to the 18th Century.

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SA1200786
Dealers Internal Ref
C538
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An oval Georgian silhouette profile portrait of a woman set within a gold-toned metal pendant frame.
John Miers, Miniature Silhouette Portrait in Pendant Signed
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An oval Georgian silhouette profile portrait of a woman set within a gold-toned metal pendant frame.
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A Georgian silhouette portrait miniature is a small profile portrait created during the late 18th or early 19th century, depicting a sitter in shadow outline. Artists such as John Miers developed methods to paint these miniatures onto plaster, card, or glass with precise detail in the hair and drapery.

Silhouettes were typically rendered using black pigment, ink, or beer-based washes applied to plaster composition, card, or ivory. They were generally enclosed beneath protective glass and fitted into gold, brass, or papier-mache frames and mounts.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures or printed trade labels on the reverse. Examination under magnification usually reveals minute brushwork for transparent hair strands and period-appropriate wear on metal mounts and convex glass.

Miniatures are frequently integrated into gallery walls alongside larger framed artwork to add depth and historical interest. They can also be displayed individually or in small clusters on velvet sloped stands within glazed cabinets.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and excess moisture. Clean the outer glass gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners that could penetrate the frame and damage the internal plaster or watercolour ground.
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