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English School 19th Century Silhouette of a Family
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English School 19th Century Silhouette of a Family

19th century
Sold 4 April 2026 · Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A Victorian silhouette of a family with their dog. The lady sits on a chair with the child behind her, she hold a flower in her left hand. The gentleman stands to the right holding a child's toy. The background is quite dark but this does not distract from the silhouette. There is some age related wear but it is in its original frame and is from a collection. It measures 27cm x 32.5cm. Please excuse some light reflection in the glass.

Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this 19th Century Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
27cm (10.63")
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SA1205028
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JFX
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Description
A Victorian silhouette of a family with their dog. The lady sits on a chair with the child behind her, she hold a flower in her left hand. The gentleman stands to the right holding a child's toy. The background is quite dark but this does not distract from the silhouette. There is some age related wear but it is in its original frame and is from a collection. It measures 27cm x 32.5cm. Please excuse some light reflection in the glass.
Date of Manufacture

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors has dated this 19th Century Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205028
Dealers Internal Ref
JFX
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012
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Archive I A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English School 19th Century Silhouette of a Family

Archive II A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background. View V
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Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 07860 158 955
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Dorking
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gillcoe
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Items Sold 139
Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors
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A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background.
English School 19th Century Silhouette of a Family
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A framed 19th-century silhouette artwork depicting a family group and a dog against a light background.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Hand-painted highlights, Period wooden frame
  • SizeH 32.5 cm (13 in) x W 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A silhouette is a profile portrait cut from black paper or painted on card, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries before the widespread availability of photography.

Traditional silhouettes typically feature black paper cutouts mounted on a light background, or painted details on card, plaster, or glass, housed within wooden or papier-mache frames.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period framing materials such as birdseye maple or rosewood, hand-cut paper edges, age-related toning on the background paper, and older backing boards secured with traditional fasteners.

Antique silhouettes work well when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement or hung individually against a textured wallpaper to create a focal point with historical character.

To preserve these works, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and backing, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level to protect the framing and paper substrate.
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