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Fine & Well-executed Hand-cut Full-length Silhouette of a Gentleman (Att Frith)
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Fine & Well-executed Hand-cut Full-length Silhouette of a Gentleman (Att Frith)

19th century
Sold 14 October 2026 · Lee Sherman Antiques
This “Fine & Well-executed Hand-cut Full-length Silhouette of a Gentleman (Att Frith)” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Sherman Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A very fine & well-executed hand-cut full-length silhouette of a gentleman.

Carefully painted and highlighted with watercolours and gilding, in the original maple wood frame.

This Silhouette is not signed but attributed to Frith of Dover; the quality and detailing are second to none.

Condition is very good with some faint marks consistent with age.

This decorative example is one from a large group I recently acquired. Look out for the other listings

Measuring 36cm x 28cm framed.

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Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Full Length Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234919
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Description
A very fine & well-executed hand-cut full-length silhouette of a gentleman.

Carefully painted and highlighted with watercolours and gilding, in the original maple wood frame.

“
This Silhouette is not signed but attributed to Frith of Dover; the quality and detailing are second to none.
Lee Sherman Antiques

Condition is very good with some faint marks consistent with age.

This decorative example is one from a large group I recently acquired. Look out for the other listings

Measuring 36cm x 28cm framed.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Full Length Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234919
Lee Sherman Antiques
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Archive I A framed full-length silhouette portrait of a gentleman in 19th-century costume presented in a birds eye maple frame. SOLD14 OCT 26

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Archive II A framed full-length silhouette portrait of a gentleman in 19th-century costume presented in a birds eye maple frame. View II
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A framed full-length silhouette portrait of a gentleman in 19th-century costume presented in a birds eye maple frame.
Fine & Well-Executed Hand-Cut Full-Length Silhouette Of A Gentleman (att Frith)
Ref: SA1234919
A framed full-length silhouette portrait of a gentleman in 19th-century costume presented in a birds eye maple frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Maple, Glass, Ink
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBirds eye maple frame, Full-length figure, Profile silhouette, Gilded sight line
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century framed artwork presents a hand-cut full-length silhouette of a gentleman in Regency style, attributed to Frith. Crafted from paper, ink, and glass, the work features delicate watercolour highlights in blue and brown, all enclosed within an original birds-eye maple frame with a warm brown finish and a gilded sight line. The wooden frame displays visible grain patterns and corner moulding details. The silhouette depicts a standing male figure in profile wearing period costume with detailed trousers and coat. Overall dimensions measure 38 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, this piece fits well on a narrow wall space either alone or as part of a gallery arrangement. The compact proportions allow placement in intimate corners, hallways, or smaller reception rooms where traditional decorative accents enhance the interior scheme.

Silhouette portraits are profile images depicted in solid outline or with subtle hand-painted detail, popular from the late eighteenth century through the mid-nineteenth century. Full-length versions rendered figures standing in complete profile, capturing posture and period attire before the advent of commercial photography.

Craftsmen typically executed silhouettes using cut black paper mounted onto card stock or painted them directly with indian ink and watercolour. Frames were frequently crafted from polished hardwoods such as birds eye maple or plaster-moulded pine, often finished with gilded sight edges.

Authentic pieces feature natural age-related toning or subtle foxing to the paper background, along with fine freehand scissor work or precise ink strokes. Original period frames will exhibit historical wear, joinery typical of the era, and original backboard nails or wood backing.

Display these framed portraits in gallery wall groupings alongside modern monochrome artwork or line drawings for visual contrast. They also sit well in traditional settings like corridors, study spaces, or above small console tables.

Keep paper artworks out of direct sunlight and high-humidity environments to prevent fading, warping, or foxing. Ensure framing utilizes acid-free backing materials and consider UV-filtering glass to protect delicate inks and paper fibres.
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