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Antique Silhouette

19th century
Sold 29 January 2026 · The Ark Stores
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Description

A 19th century silhouette of a gentleman

In period gilt frame

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA942359
Description
A 19th century silhouette of a gentleman

In period gilt frame

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA942359
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silhouette

Archive II A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View II
Archive III A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame. View V
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame.
Antique Silhouette
Ref: SA942359
A framed antique silhouette depicting a gentleman in profile wearing a top hat, set inside an ornate gilded frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Glass, Gilt Wood
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Gilded acanthus frame, Top hat
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Silhouettes gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as an affordable alternative to painted miniatures, named after the French finance minister Etienne de Silhouette.

Traditional silhouettes were typically created using black card or paper cutouts, ink on card, or reverse painting on glass, mounted in wood, brass, or papier-mache frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper stock, the type of adhesive, framing construction, and hand-cut edges or hand-painted details under magnification.

Antique silhouettes work well when grouped in gallery walls or hung on patterned wallpaper to add historical texture and contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preserve antique silhouettes by keeping them away from direct sunlight to prevent paper fading and adhesive breakdown, maintaining stable humidity levels.
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