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John Field Bronzed Silhouette
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John Field Bronzed Silhouette

19th century
Sold 11 February 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

This bronzed silhouette of a gentleman in a frilled chemise and deep stock comes from the studio of Miers and Field of the Strand and dates to the early 1820s. A master of his craft with many years of experience behind him, John Field was the artist of this piece whilst William Miers, a younger man with less experience, created the frame with its elegantly engineered surround and hanger. Although the two men worked together to create handsome and well-presented silhouettes, theirs was not an altogether harmonious relationship and the partnership was short-lived.

In fine and fresh condition, the silhouette resides in the original papier-mâché frame backed with an unbroken Miers & Field trade label (no. 1).

Framed Size: 148 x 127mm

Provenance: UK Private Collection

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1123797
Dealers Internal Reference
TS9038
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Description
This bronzed silhouette of a gentleman in a frilled chemise and deep stock comes from the studio of Miers and Field of the Strand and dates to the early 1820s. A master of his craft with many years of experience behind him, John Field was the artist of this piece whilst William Miers, a younger man with less experience, created the frame with its elegantly engineered surround and hanger.
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Although the two men worked together to create handsome and well-presented silhouettes, theirs was not an altogether harmonious relationship and the partnership was short-lived.
Wigs on the Green
fig 1. An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring.
fig 1. John Field Bronzed Silhouette

In fine and fresh condition, the silhouette resides in the original papier-mâché frame backed with an unbroken Miers & Field trade label (no. 1).

Framed Size: 148 x 127mm

Provenance: UK Private Collection

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123797
Dealers Internal Ref
TS9038
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Field Bronzed Silhouette

Archive II An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring. View II
Archive III An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring. View III
Archive IV An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring. View IV
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An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring.
John Field Bronzed Silhouette
Ref: SA1123797
An antique profile silhouette portrait of a man in a brass oval frame against a black backing board with a decorative hanging ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Regency
  • MaterialPaper, Brass, Glass, Wood
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Metallic highlighting, Oval brass bezel, Decorative hanger
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A bronzed silhouette is a profile portrait painted in black with highlights applied in gold or bronze powder, a technique popular during the Georgian and Regency periods.

Traditional silhouettes were typically painted on paper, card, or plaster, and mounted within wood, papier-mache, or brass frames featuring convex glass.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-specific backing papers, aged convex glass, hand-painted details with genuine gold leaf highlights, and occasionally artist signatures or trade labels on the reverse.

These pieces work effectively when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement or placed individually on narrow wall spaces to introduce historic character and contrasting monochrome tones.

Preservation requires keeping the artwork out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper and pigments, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to protect the historic frame and glass.
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