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Fine 19th-century Framed Full-length Cut-paper and Watercolour Silhouette Portrait of a Young Girl
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Fine 19th-century Framed Full-length Cut-paper and Watercolour Silhouette Portrait of a Young Girl

19th century
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This is an antique 19th-century full-length cut-paper and watercolour silhouette portrait of a young girl holding flowers, likely dating from the Victorian or late Regency era (circa 1830–1850).

Subject: A full-length profile of a young girl in a period dress with subtle painted or gilt highlights, standing on a sketched or watercolor ground line and holding a small posy of flowers. Some minor marks consistent with age, but a delightful and highly decorative example.

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

Technique: Cut-paper silhouette combined with ink, watercolour, or bronzed/gilt accents on paper, a common style produced by travelling silhouettists or commercial galleries of the period.

Frame: Housed in a traditional light-toned wooden maple frame with a mat border.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this 19th Century Silhouette Portrait to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234927
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Description
This is an antique 19th-century full-length cut-paper and watercolour silhouette portrait of a young girl holding flowers, likely dating from the Victorian or late Regency era (circa 1830–1850).
Subject: A full-length profile of a young girl in a period dress with subtle painted or gilt highlights, standing on a sketched or watercolor ground line and holding a small posy of flowers.
Lee Sherman Antiques

Some minor marks consistent with age, but a delightful and highly decorative example.

fig 1. A 19th-century full-length cut-paper silhouette portrait of a young girl holding flowers, displayed in a glazed wooden frame with a gold inner slip.
fig 1. Fine 19th-century Framed Full-length Cut-paper and Watercolour Silhouette Portrait of a Young Girl

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

Technique: Cut-paper silhouette combined with ink, watercolour, or bronzed/gilt accents on paper, a common style produced by travelling silhouettists or commercial galleries of the period.

Frame: Housed in a traditional light-toned wooden maple frame with a mat border.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
31.5cm (12.40")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this 19th Century Silhouette Portrait to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234927
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A 19th-century full-length cut-paper silhouette portrait of a young girl holding flowers, displayed in a glazed wooden frame with a gold inner slip.
Fine 19th-Century Framed Full-Length Cut-Paper And Watercolour Silhouette Portrait Of A Young Girl
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A 19th-century full-length cut-paper silhouette portrait of a young girl holding flowers, displayed in a glazed wooden frame with a gold inner slip.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Cream
  • MotifsCut-paper silhouette, Full-length profile, Moulded wood frame, Gold inner slip
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 31.5 cm (12 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

A silhouette portrait is a profile image rendered in solid dark outline, typically cut from black paper or painted in ink on a contrasting light background. Originating as an accessible alternative to painted miniature portraits in the 18th and 19th centuries, silhouettes captured a subjects precise likeness.

Antique silhouettes were commonly created using dark cut paper, India ink, or watercolour on paper support. Many pieces incorporated delicate gilding, bronze paint, or graphite details to highlight texture in clothing and hairstyle features.

Authentic period silhouettes display natural age-related toning, foxing, or discolouration on the paper support. Inspection of the hand-cut edges under magnification and observation of period-appropriate wooden frames or brass slip mounts help verify authenticity.

Antique silhouettes can be arranged in gallery wall groupings along staircases, narrow alcoves, or positioned above sideboards. Their dark contrast and small scale allow them to integrate into both traditional English country schemes and contemporary neutral spaces.

Display paper silhouettes away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fading and foxing. Frame the artwork using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass to ensure long-term stability.
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