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Ellen Sharples, Pastel Portrait of Regency Beau
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Ellen Sharples, Pastel Portrait of Regency Beau

19th century
Sold 2 April 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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This Regency gentleman was evidently influenced in his fashion choice by the Bath socialite Beau Brummell who favoured a streamlined silhouette of well-cut close-fitting garments in plain colours. The cut-back tail coat with its brass buttons and velvet collar is typical of that style, as is the waistcoat and shirt both with standing collars perfect for accommodating the deep stock that Brummell also championed.

Pastel on paper, the portrait is presented in a handsome bird's eye maple veneer frame with a gilt slip.

The daughter of a blacksmith, Ellen Wallas (1769-1849) married portrait artist James Sharples as his third wife in 1787. The couple had two children. Around 1794 the family emigrated to the US where there was growing demand for portraiture. Based in Philadelphia, Ellen began to draw portraits professionally. In 1801 the family returned home but in 1809 they re-visited New York where James died. Ellen returned to England with her children to settle in Bristol; upon her death she endowed the Bristol Academy for the Promotion of Fine Arts.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125075
Dealers Internal Reference
7204
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Description
This Regency gentleman was evidently influenced in his fashion choice by the Bath socialite Beau Brummell who favoured a streamlined silhouette of well-cut close-fitting garments in plain colours. The cut-back tail coat with its brass buttons and velvet collar is typical of that style, as is the waistcoat and shirt both with standing collars perfect for accommodating the deep stock that Brummell also championed.
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Pastel on paper, the portrait is presented in a handsome bird's eye maple veneer frame with a gilt slip.
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fig 1. A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame.
fig 1. Ellen Sharples, Pastel Portrait of Regency Beau

The daughter of a blacksmith, Ellen Wallas (1769-1849) married portrait artist James Sharples as his third wife in 1787. The couple had two children. Around 1794 the family emigrated to the US where there was growing demand for portraiture. Based in Philadelphia, Ellen began to draw portraits professionally. In 1801 the family returned home but in 1809 they re-visited New York where James died. Ellen returned to England with her children to settle in Bristol; upon her death she endowed the Bristol Academy for the Promotion of Fine Arts.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125075
Dealers Internal Ref
7204
Wigs on the Green
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Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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Archive I A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ellen Sharples, Pastel Portrait of Regency Beau

Archive II A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame. View III
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A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame.
Ellen Sharples, Pastel Portrait of Regency Beau
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A framed antique pastel portrait of a gentleman in regency attire, set within a burr wood and gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, Pastel, Wood, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigurative subject, Moulded frame, Gilt liner
  • SizeH 34.5 cm (14 in) x W 32 cm (13 in)

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Regency portraiture, spanning the early 19th century, typically features classical proportions, refined realism, and subdued palettes, capturing subjects with a sense of quiet dignity.

These works were usually created using dry pastel pigments applied to tinted paper or vellum, then protected behind glass and housed in heavy wooden frames, often featuring veneers like maple or burr wood.

Authentic pieces often show period-appropriate framing techniques, hand-mixed dry pigments, subtle paper acidification, and historical backing materials secured with traditional fasteners.

Pairing classical portraiture with contemporary minimalist or maximalist backdrops creates a striking juxtaposition, anchoring modern spaces with historical depth and character.

Antique pastels must be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment degradation and paper mould, and they should ideally be reframed with conservation-grade UV-protective glass.
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