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Charming Painted Silhouette of a Regency Lady and Child
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Charming Painted Silhouette of a Regency Lady and Child

19th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · Wigs on the Green
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Description

It is the wonderful costume detailing that makes this silhouette study of a Regency mother with her young son so appealing. Seated at her ease, the mother wears a close-fitting lace cap and an elegant dress with a ruff collar and buttons running down the front, together with delicate laced slipperettes. Her son wears a skeleton suit, the high-waisted striped trousers attached to his jacket with buttons.

Showing an unusual floral carpet, the silhouette is painted on card in a watercolour wash. It is unsigned and the artist remains unknown. The silhouette is clean though there is a repaired diagonal tear running from the edge into the boy's trousers and a slight bruise to the unpainted area towards the top. It is presented in a handsome flat profile bird's eye maple veneer frame with a gilt slip (small loss to the veneer on one corner and with some gapping to the joints). Attached to the backing board is a clipping from 'Country Life' (30 Sept. 1965) showing the silhouette alongside a brief letter in praise of the silhouette from its then owner.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140734
Dealers Internal Reference
7703
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Description
It is the wonderful costume detailing that makes this silhouette study of a Regency mother with her young son so appealing.
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Seated at her ease, the mother wears a close-fitting lace cap and an elegant dress with a ruff collar and buttons running down the front, together with delicate laced slipperettes.
Wigs on the Green

Her son wears a skeleton suit, the high-waisted striped trousers attached to his jacket with buttons.

fig 1. A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book.
fig 1. Charming Painted Silhouette of a Regency Lady and Child

Showing an unusual floral carpet, the silhouette is painted on card in a watercolour wash. It is unsigned and the artist remains unknown. The silhouette is clean though there is a repaired diagonal tear running from the edge into the boy's trousers and a slight bruise to the unpainted area towards the top. It is presented in a handsome flat profile bird's eye maple veneer frame with a gilt slip (small loss to the veneer on one corner and with some gapping to the joints). Attached to the backing board is a clipping from 'Country Life' (30 Sept. 1965) showing the silhouette alongside a brief letter in praise of the silhouette from its then owner.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140734
Dealers Internal Ref
7703
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 A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Painted Silhouette of a Regency Lady and Child

Archive II A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book. View II
Archive III A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book. View III
Archive IV A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book. View IV
Archive V A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book. View V
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Wigs on the Green

Wigs on the Green
Telephone 07962 257915
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book.
Charming Painted Silhouette of A Regency Lady and Child
Ref: SA1140734
A framed Regency silhouette depicting a seated woman and a standing child holding a book.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPaper, wood, glass
  • ColourBrown and black
  • MotifsProfile portrait, Period costume, Seated and standing figures
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Silhouette portraits gained immense popularity during the late 18th and early 19th centuries as an affordable and rapid alternative to painted miniatures before the invention of photography.

Authentic pieces typically feature cut black paper mounted on a contrasting background, sometimes enhanced with delicate ink, watercolour highlights, or reverse painting on glass.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the ageing of the paper, the type of framing and glass used, the handmade nature of the cutting or painting, and the presence of period-correct backing materials.

These pieces work exceptionally well when grouped in a gallery wall arrangement or placed on a narrow wall space to add historical depth and intimate scale to a room.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique silhouettes should be kept away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and framed using acid-free archival materials.
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