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Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)
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Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

19th century
Description

A delightful early 19th century paper-cut silhouette of a child pulling a toy horse with a whip in hand.

The silhouette is well executed with delicate outline sketching of a room with a window and balcony beyond. Probably by Augustin Edouart (1789-1861) signature to the lower left rubbed with only an 'au' remaining visible at the beginning and a circle of the top if an 'i'. The work is very much in his manner.

The work is housed in an attractive rosewood frame with gilt slip.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 30.5cm

Width: 22.75cm

Depth: 3.5cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
22.75cm (8.96")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Paper Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA1228425
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8034
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Description
A delightful early 19th century paper-cut silhouette of a child pulling a toy horse with a whip in hand.
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The silhouette is well executed with delicate outline sketching of a room with a window and balcony beyond.
Harrington Antiques

Probably by Augustin Edouart (1789-1861) signature to the lower left rubbed with only an 'au' remaining visible at the beginning and a circle of the top if an 'i'. The work is very much in his manner.

fig 1. A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip.
fig 1. Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

The work is housed in an attractive rosewood frame with gilt slip.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 30.5cm

Width: 22.75cm

Depth: 3.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
22.75cm (8.96")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Paper Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228425
Dealers Internal Ref
8034
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip.

Silhouette of Child With Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

Archive II A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip. View II
Archive III A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip. View VI
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A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip.
Silhouette of Child With Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)
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A 19th-century cut-paper silhouette depicting a young child pulling a toy horse on wheels, set within a bevelled wooden frame with a gilded inner slip.
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A silhouette portrait is an image of a person or scene represented as a solid shape, typically black on a light background. These likenesses gained widespread popularity in the late 18th and 19th centuries as an affordable alternative to painted miniature portraits before the advent of photography.

19th-century silhouettes were commonly created using black paper cut-outs pasted onto card or plaster backgrounds, or by painting directly onto glass, ivory, or paper using Indian ink. Frames were typically crafted from rosewood, mahogany, or papier-mache, often fitted with a brass or gilded inner slip.

Authentic pieces usually display natural age toning, foxing, or paper discolouration, alongside crisp, precise scissor or knife cuts under magnification. Original backing materials, period framing with hand-cut glass, and artist stamps or inscriptions on the reverse further indicate authenticity.

Antique silhouettes work exceptionally well when arranged in a gallery wall grouping along staircases, narrow hallways, or above a mantlepiece. Combining them with modern black-and-white photography or minimalist art creates an intriguing dialogue between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Display the framed artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fading and foxing. Ensure UV-filtering protective glass is used and that acid-free mounting materials support the paper inside the frame.
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