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Manner of John Buncombe (Fl.1795-1825) - Silhouette Portrait of an Officer
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Manner of John Buncombe (Fl.1795-1825) - Silhouette Portrait of an Officer

19th century
Sold 6 September 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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An early 19th century coloured silhouette portrait of an officer, very much in the manner of John Buncombe (fl.1795 - 1825).

Profiles by John Buncombe have been prized from the early 20th century to the present day. His highly distinctive coloured renditions of armed forces personnel dating from the period of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, are often the sole record of the vagaries of individual regimental dress at that time.

The silhouette and frame remain in a very good clean condition throughout. Label for Rowley Gallery of Kensington, London verso.  

Dimensions:-

Height: 19cm

Width: 15.5cm

Depth: 1cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Silhouette Portrait of an Officer to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1163783
Dealers Internal Reference
7846a
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Description
An early 19th century coloured silhouette portrait of an officer, very much in the manner of John Buncombe (fl.1795 - 1825).

Profiles by John Buncombe have been prized from the early 20th century to the present day. His highly distinctive coloured renditions of armed forces personnel dating from the period of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, are often the sole record of the vagaries of individual regimental dress at that time.

fig 1. An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background.
fig 1. Manner of John Buncombe (Fl.1795-1825) - Silhouette Portrait of an Officer

The silhouette and frame remain in a very good clean condition throughout. Label for Rowley Gallery of Kensington, London verso.  

Dimensions:-

Height: 19cm

Width: 15.5cm

Depth: 1cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Silhouette Portrait of an Officer to the 1800s.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163783
Dealers Internal Ref
7846a
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Manner of John Buncombe (Fl.1795-1825) - Silhouette Portrait of an Officer

Archive II An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. View II
Archive III An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. View III
Archive IV An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. View IV
Archive V An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. View V
Archive VI An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background. View VI
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An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background.
Manner Of John Buncombe (fl.1795-1825) - Silhouette Portrait Of An Officer
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An oval-framed antique silhouette portrait of a military officer in profile, featuring hand-painted uniform details against a light background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Glass, Wood, Pigment
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsProfile view, Painted uniform details, Oval aperture, Hand-coloured highlights
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A silhouette portrait is a profile outline of a subject, usually filled in with a solid dark colour or cut from paper, which gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries before the widespread availability of photography.

Traditional silhouettes were crafted using various techniques, including cut paper mounted on contrasting backgrounds, hollow-cut profiles, or paintings executed on glass, plaster, card, or ivory, often housed within simple wooden or papier-mache frames.

Authentic pieces from the Georgian era typically feature period-appropriate framing such as convex glass and papier-mache surrounds, hand-mixed pigments, aged paper stock with natural foxing, and occasionally period handwriting on the reverse.

These compact works of art integrate effectively into gallery walls alongside contemporary pieces, or can be displayed individually on narrow wall spaces, bookcases, or mantelpieces to add historical depth and graphic contrast to a room.

To preserve these delicate items, display them away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of pigments and paper, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and avoid exposure to excessive moisture or heat.
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