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Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette of a Standing Gentleman
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Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette of a Standing Gentleman

19th century
Description

A delightful early 19th century full-length gilded silhouette portrait of a gentleman of good proportions. Unsigned.

The portrait depicts the unidentified gentleman standing at a centre table with fingers resting upon the same before a bound document with heavy drapery to the background. The work is finely depicted throughout.

The work is later framed in a period correct, ebonised and gilt frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 35.5cm

Width: 30cm

Depth: 2.25cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
2.25cm (0.89")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gentleman Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232666
Dealers Internal Reference
7939
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Description
A delightful early 19th century full-length gilded silhouette portrait of a gentleman of good proportions. Unsigned.
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The portrait depicts the unidentified gentleman standing at a centre table with fingers resting upon the same before a bound document with heavy drapery to the background.
Harrington Antiques

The work is finely depicted throughout.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette of a Standing Gentleman

The work is later framed in a period correct, ebonised and gilt frame.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 35.5cm

Width: 30cm

Depth: 2.25cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
2.25cm (0.89")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Regency Gentleman Silhouette Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232666
Dealers Internal Ref
7939
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
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Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

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Archive I An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border.

Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette of a Standing Gentleman

Archive II An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. View VII
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An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border.
Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette Of A Standing Gentleman
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An early nineteenth-century full-length silhouette portrait of a standing gentleman in profile beside a pedestal table, presented in a black rectangular frame with a gilded inner border.
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  • ObjectSilhouette Portrait
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourBlack, Cream, Gold
  • MotifsFull-length profile, gilt highlights, ebonised frame, pedestal table detail
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 2.25 cm (1 in)

This early 19th-century silhouette portrait depicts an unidentified standing gentleman in profile alongside a pedestal table, presented within an ebonised rectangular frame with a gilded inner border. The Regency style work uses paper, ink, wood, gold leaf, and glass, rendered in black, cream, and gold tones with gilt highlights on the figure, a hanging tassel detail, and a bound document on the table. The frame exhibits block corner joints and a flat profile, while the glazing protects the interior paper artwork. The piece measures 35.5 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 2.25 cm deep. It fits well in a gentleman's library or on a narrow wall space in a home today.

FAQs

A Regency silhouette portrait is a profile likeness painted or cut from black paper, highly popular between 1795 and 1837 as an affordable alternative to painted miniature portraits.

These works were produced using black Indian ink, watercolour, or cut paper mounted on card, often detailed with hand-applied bronze or gold paint, and set within ebonised or mahogany frames with glass.

Authentic period silhouettes demonstrate natural paper oxidation, foxing, hand-painted detailing under magnification, original period glass, and contemporary wooden or brass frames.

A silhouette portrait can be styled as part of a gallery wall alongside antique oil paintings, placed on a library shelf, or displayed in a narrow wall space.

Position the artwork away from direct sunlight and sources of humidity, mount with conservation-grade acid-free materials, and utilize UV-filtering glass.
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