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William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette
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William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette

19th century
Sold 27 September 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Regency ladies’ clothing was renowned for its classic simplicity and enhanced freedom of movement that came with the release from corsets. This lady is wearing one of these lightweight short-waisted gowns with a modesty-protecting fill-in with a lace-edged collar. Her abundant curls are secured with a broad bandeau.

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The profile is delicately painted on card in shades of black and grey with a touch of gum arabic to heighten the ribbon bandeau. It is attributed to William Hamlet the Younger on stylistic grounds and is presented in a traditional papier-mâché frame with convex glass and a star hanger.

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Born in 1799, William was a second generation silhouette artist working from a studio located near the seasonally popular Pump Rooms in Bath. William Jnr died in 1815 whilst in his mid-thirties. He pre-deceased his father and left his wife with five children aged between 2 and 13 with a sixth child born three months later.

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Framed Size: 125 x 112mm

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Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Painted Portrait Silhouette to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1048231
Dealers Internal Reference
7111
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Description
Regency ladies’ clothing was renowned for its classic simplicity and enhanced freedom of movement that came with the release from corsets.
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This lady is wearing one of these lightweight short-waisted gowns with a modesty-protecting fill-in with a lace-edged collar.
Wigs on the Green

Her abundant curls are secured with a broad bandeau.

fig 1. An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger.
fig 1. William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette

The profile is delicately painted on card in shades of black and grey with a touch of gum arabic to heighten the ribbon bandeau. It is attributed to William Hamlet the Younger on stylistic grounds and is presented in a traditional papier-mâché frame with convex glass and a star hanger.

fig 2. An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger.
fig 2. William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette

Born in 1799, William was a second generation silhouette artist working from a studio located near the seasonally popular Pump Rooms in Bath. William Jnr died in 1815 whilst in his mid-thirties. He pre-deceased his father and left his wife with five children aged between 2 and 13 with a sixth child born three months later.

Framed Size: 125 x 112mm

Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Painted Portrait Silhouette to the Regency era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048231
Dealers Internal Ref
7111
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette

Archive II An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger. View II
Archive III An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger. View III
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An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger.
William Hamlet the Younger Painted Silhouette
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An antique oval painted silhouette portrait of a woman in profile, set within a brass bezel and black square mount with a decorative brass hanger.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, brass, paper, leather
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Oval brass bezel, Decorative hanging ring, Hand-painted details
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Silhouette portraits gained immense popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as an affordable and accessible alternative to painted miniatures, capturing the profile likeness of subjects using cut paper, ink, or reverse glass painting.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-painted or cut details on card, plaster, or convex glass, housed within papier-mache frames with pressed brassbezels and decorative hangers.

Authenticity is determined by examining the backing materials, hand-brushwork details under magnification, the presence of period trade labels, and the natural ageing of the glass, paper, and brass components.

These pieces work exceptionally well when hung in gallery walls alongside other small artworks or placed on narrow wall spaces and mantelpieces to add historical depth and intimate scale to a room.

To prevent fading of the delicate pigments and paper, pieces should be kept away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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