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Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt
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Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt

19th century
Sold 8 February 2024 · Wigs on the Green
This “Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt” found a buyer.

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

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Description

Well, why wouldn’t you wear ALL your lace, your gold jewellery and your fanciest bonnet to sit for your portrait? What a real character this lady must have been.

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Under magnification, there’s some craquelure and scratches to her black dress but there’s no flaking or paint loss. The portrait is set in a traditional papier-mâché frame with a brass surround, acorn hanger and convex glass.

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Framed Size: 144 x 120mm

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APHA Registration: B5Z4KZX5

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1047098
Dealers Internal Reference
7584
Dealers Notes

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Description
Well, why wouldn’t you wear ALL your lace, your gold jewellery and your fanciest bonnet to sit for your portrait? What a real character this lady must have been.
“
Under magnification, there’s some craquelure and scratches to her black dress but there’s no flaking or paint loss.
Wigs on the Green

The portrait is set in a traditional papier-mâché frame with a brass surround, acorn hanger and convex glass.

Framed Size: 144 x 120mm

APHA Registration: B5Z4KZX5

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1047098
Dealers Internal Ref
7584
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wigs on the Green Profile Page

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Wigs on the Green

Wigs on the Green
Telephone 07962 257915
Location
York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wigsonthegreen
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 83
Items Sold 319
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
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Location: York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt
Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt
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Splendid Portrait of a Dowager Aunt
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)
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