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Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.
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Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.

19th century
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Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.

A superb example of a Victorian rosewood framed silhouette dating back to c.1850.

Superb quality and condition measuring 16 x 3 and stands 19 cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette to the Victorian era.

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SA926574
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60000078
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Description
Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.

A superb example of a Victorian rosewood framed silhouette dating back to c.1850.

Superb quality and condition measuring 16 x 3 and stands 19 cm high.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA926574
Dealers Internal Ref
60000078
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A Victorian profile silhouette portrait of a woman with detailed bronzed hair and collar, framed in a wide rosewood frame with a gilded inner slip.
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Archive I A Victorian profile silhouette portrait of a woman with detailed bronzed hair and collar, framed in a wide rosewood frame with a gilded inner slip.

Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.

Archive II A Victorian profile silhouette portrait of a woman with detailed bronzed hair and collar, framed in a wide rosewood frame with a gilded inner slip. View II
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A Victorian profile silhouette portrait of a woman with detailed bronzed hair and collar, framed in a wide rosewood frame with a gilded inner slip.
Victorian Rosewood Framed Silhouette.
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A Victorian profile silhouette portrait of a woman with detailed bronzed hair and collar, framed in a wide rosewood frame with a gilded inner slip.
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Silhouette portraits became widely popular in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as an affordable alternative to painted oil portraits before the advent of commercial photography. Named after Etienne de Silhouette, these profile representations were created by cutting black paper or painting profile outlines directly onto card, glass, or plaster.

Traditional Victorian silhouettes were rendered using black ink, watercolour, or cut black paper mounted onto cream cardstock. Highlights were often added using gold leaf or fine paint strokes, and the finished pieces were framed using solid woods or veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, or papier-mache, often accented with a gilded slip.

Authentic period silhouettes exhibit natural age-related toning, foxing, or darkening of the paper substrate. Look for hand-rendered bronzed or gold details along the hair and clothing, as well as original period frames showing authentic construction characteristics like mitred corners, hand-cut glass, and wood backing boards.

Small silhouette portraits function well when grouped on a gallery wall alongside varied artwork, framed photos, or wall-mounted curiosities. Alternatively, place the piece upright on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk lean-stacked against larger art objects to add historical contrast to modern decor.

Display paper silhouettes away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading, paper degradation, and frame veneer lifting. Clean the exterior glass gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could seep behind the frame border.
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