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Painted Silhouette of a Georgian Lady
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Painted Silhouette of a Georgian Lady

18th century
Sold 31 October 2024 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

This delightful little silhouette was painted around 1780 and shows a young lady in a décolleté dress trimmed with lace. Her hair falls over her shoulders and is topped with an eye-catching ostrich feather.

The silhouette is painted on paper and bears no inscription. It is housed in a later Victorian turned wood frame with a framer's label reverse for Francis Draper of Park Street, Grosvenor Square.

Framed Size: 120 x 94mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in Sept. 1945

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1101374
Dealers Internal Reference
C519
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Description
This delightful little silhouette was painted around 1780 and shows a young lady in a décolleté dress trimmed with lace. Her hair falls over her shoulders and is topped with an eye-catching ostrich feather.

The silhouette is painted on paper and bears no inscription.

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It is housed in a later Victorian turned wood frame with a framer's label reverse for Francis Draper of Park Street, Grosvenor Square.
Wigs on the Green

Framed Size: 120 x 94mm

Provenance: Acquired for the Christie Collection in Sept. 1945

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101374
Dealers Internal Ref
C519
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An oval framed hand-painted black silhouette profile portrait of a Georgian lady wearing a feathered bonnet, set against a neutral background within a dark ebonised wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval framed hand-painted black silhouette profile portrait of a Georgian lady wearing a feathered bonnet, set against a neutral background within a dark ebonised wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Painted Silhouette of a Georgian Lady

Archive II An oval framed hand-painted black silhouette profile portrait of a Georgian lady wearing a feathered bonnet, set against a neutral background within a dark ebonised wooden frame. View II
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An oval framed hand-painted black silhouette profile portrait of a Georgian lady wearing a feathered bonnet, set against a neutral background within a dark ebonised wooden frame.
Painted Silhouette of a Georgian Lady
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An oval framed hand-painted black silhouette profile portrait of a Georgian lady wearing a feathered bonnet, set against a neutral background within a dark ebonised wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsProfile view, Feathered hat, Oval frame, Ruff collar
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Silhouette portraits gained immense popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as an affordable and accessible form of likeness before the widespread adoption of photography.

Traditional silhouettes were typically created using cut black paper, India ink painted on card, plaster, or reverse-painted glass, housed within turned wood or brass frames.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period framing techniques, handmade paper textures with age-related toning, and hand-painted details or hollow-cut profiles rather than modern mechanical printing.

Antique silhouettes work exceptionally well when grouped together in a gallery wall arrangement or hung on a narrow wall space to add historic character and contrast to contemporary decor.

To preserve antique silhouettes, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and ensure they are framed with UV-protective glass.
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