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A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920
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A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful and unusual pair of German Art Deco cut paper silhouette pictures dating from circa 1920, depicting fantasy scenes with exquisite detail and craftsmanship.

The first picture features an elegant young lady wearing a pink dress, seated upon a large decorative cushion beneath a tall standard lamp. Around her are miniature male figures suspended on fine strings, each seemingly competing for her attention.

The companion picture depicts a gentleman dressed in a pink costume, seated upon a similarly large cushion beneath a tall standard lamp, playing a woodwind instrument. He is accompanied by three miniature female figures, also suspended on strings and seemingly competing for his attention.

The delicate colours are achieved using finely cut silk underlays, creating beautiful depth and subtle tonal effects. Both pictures demonstrate exceptional precision, imagination and skill in their intricate paper-cutting.

Each picture is indistinctly signed in pencil in the lower right-hand corner.

They are presented in their original black and gilt frames, with black mounts and protective glass, retaining a wonderful period Art Deco appearance.

Condition: The cut paper compositions are in good condition. The original frames display minor age related imperfections, consistent with their age, but remain very attractive and complement the pictures beautifully.

Dimensions (each):

• Height: 26 cm

• Width: 31.5 cm

• Depth: 1.5 cm

An enchanting and highly decorative pair of early 20th century German silhouette artworks, full of charm, character and intricate detail. An unusual addition to an Art Deco collection or an elegant period interior.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Art Deco Silhouette Pictures to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09720873
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Stylised Pierrot and marionette motifs: fashionable decorative fantasy subjects of the 1920s.
Delicate paper filigree over woven silk: German decorative silhouettes made after the First World War.
Cardboard backing boards sealed with gummed tape: early twentieth-century picture framing.
Even mellowing across the cream backing paper: gentle natural aging over a century.
Pencil signatures in the lower right corners: original hand-worked studio pieces.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245839
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A beautiful and unusual pair of German Art Deco cut paper silhouette pictures dating from circa 1920, depicting fantasy scenes with exquisite detail and craftsmanship.
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The first picture features an elegant young lady wearing a pink dress, seated upon a large decorative cushion beneath a tall standard lamp.
Robert Belcher Antiques

Around her are miniature male figures suspended on fine strings, each seemingly competing for her attention.

fig 1. A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
fig 1. A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

The companion picture depicts a gentleman dressed in a pink costume, seated upon a similarly large cushion beneath a tall standard lamp, playing a woodwind instrument. He is accompanied by three miniature female figures, also suspended on strings and seemingly competing for his attention.

fig 2. A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
fig 2. A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

The delicate colours are achieved using finely cut silk underlays, creating beautiful depth and subtle tonal effects. Both pictures demonstrate exceptional precision, imagination and skill in their intricate paper-cutting.

fig 3. A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
fig 3. A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

Each picture is indistinctly signed in pencil in the lower right-hand corner.

They are presented in their original black and gilt frames, with black mounts and protective glass, retaining a wonderful period Art Deco appearance.

fig 4. A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
fig 4. A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

Condition: The cut paper compositions are in good condition. The original frames display minor age related imperfections, consistent with their age, but remain very attractive and complement the pictures beautifully.

fig 5. A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
fig 5. A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, C.1920

Dimensions (each):

• Height: 26 cm

• Width: 31.5 cm

• Depth: 1.5 cm

An enchanting and highly decorative pair of early 20th century German silhouette artworks, full of charm, character and intricate detail. An unusual addition to an Art Deco collection or an elegant period interior.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Art Deco Silhouette Pictures to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09720873
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Stylised Pierrot and marionette motifs: fashionable decorative fantasy subjects of the 1920s.
Delicate paper filigree over woven silk: German decorative silhouettes made after the First World War.
Cardboard backing boards sealed with gummed tape: early twentieth-century picture framing.
Even mellowing across the cream backing paper: gentle natural aging over a century.
Pencil signatures in the lower right corners: original hand-worked studio pieces.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245839
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A pair of rectangular framed Art Deco cut paper silhouettes featuring theatrical figures under lamps with pink accents.
A Superb Pair of German Art Deco Cut Paper Silhouette Pictures, c.1920
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Cream
  • MotifsPaper cut silhouettes, theatrical figures, black mounts, gilt frames
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

A pair of German Art Deco cut paper silhouette pictures dating from circa 1920, depicting theatrical fantasy scenes with delicate pink accents. The first picture features a lady in a pink dress beneath a standard lamp with miniature male figures on strings, while the companion piece shows a gentleman in a pink costume playing a woodwind instrument beneath a lamp with miniature female figures. Finely cut silk underlays provide subtle tonal effects, and each composition includes an indistinct pencil signature in the lower right corner. The artworks are presented behind protective glass within original black mounts and narrow gilt-lined black frames, displaying minor age-related imperfections. Measuring 26 cm high, 31 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep individually, these rectangular wall art pieces suit narrow wall spaces in a period interior or an Art Deco collection.

Silhouette cut-paper artwork, traditionally known as Scherenschnitte in Germany, experienced a artistic revival during the Art Deco period of the 1920s, incorporating theatrical, Harlequin, and romantic figurative subjects.

These artworks were crafted using thin black paper precisely cut by hand using small scissors or knives, mounted onto light card backgrounds, and occasionally highlighted with subtle hand-painted watercolour accents.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible manual paper cuts under close inspection, period-correct paper backing, glass glazing, and natural paper toning or edge discolouration consistent with age.

A paired set of framed silhouettes works effectively when hung symmetrically on a narrow accent wall, arranged above a console table, or displayed on a library shelf alongside vintage glass or brass accessories.

Display framed cut-paper artwork away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and warping, and clean the exterior glass using a dry microfibre cloth.
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