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Charming Cut Silhouette of a Child
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Charming Cut Silhouette of a Child

19th century
Description

This is a delightful small cut paper head and shoulders silhouette of a child laid against an unusual dusky pink background with a decorative gilt metal mount studded with tiny stars. The silhouette is housed in a traditional papier-mache frame with an acorn hanger.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Cut Paper Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196864
Dealers Internal Reference
4046
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Description
This is a delightful small cut paper head and shoulders silhouette of a child laid against an unusual dusky pink background with a decorative gilt metal mount studded with tiny stars. The silhouette is housed in a traditional papier-mache frame with an acorn hanger.
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Wigs on the Green has dated this Antique Cut Paper Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196864
Dealers Internal Ref
4046
Wigs on the Green
Wigs on the Green
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2020

Small portraiture of character & historical interest

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An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger.
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Archive I An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger.

Charming Cut Silhouette of a Child

Archive II An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger. View II
Archive III An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger. View III
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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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Wigs on the Green
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An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger.
Charming Cut Silhouette of a Child
Ref: SA1196864
An antique cut paper profile silhouette of a child set in a pink oval mount with a gilt patterned slip inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger.
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  • ObjectFramed Silhouette
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChild profile cutout, Oval pink mount, Brass acorn hanger, Ebonised frame
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century framed silhouette is a Victorian English country house accessory measuring 14 cm high and 12.5 cm wide. The object consists of a head and shoulders child profile cutout laid against a dusky pink oval mount, enclosed by a decorative gilt metal slip studded with tiny stars, all set inside a square ebonised frame featuring a brass acorn top hanger. The materials comprise paper, wood, brass and glass, with a black and gold colour scheme. Visible details include the round brass ring attached to the detailed oak leaf and acorn motif at the top, the raised texture of the star pattern on the gold mount, and the square profile of the outer black frame. In a modern home, this piece hangs effectively on a narrow wall space, hallway or alcove, bringing a touch of traditional portraiture to compact gallery arrangements or alongside period artwork.

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Originating in the 18th century as a cost-effective alternative to painted miniature portraits, cut paper silhouettes became widely popular across Europe. Named after French finance minister Etienne de Silhouette, these profile representations were crafted by hand using fine scissors or scalpels to capture a subjects outline.

Traditional silhouettes were executed using black paper cutouts mounted onto contrasting card, painted India ink on paper or plaster, or painted reverse-glass pieces. They were frequently encased in ebonised wood frames with brass mounts and decorative hanging rings.

Authentic period silhouettes often display hand-cut imperfections, slight fading or foxing to the backing paper, and age-related patination on the brass components. Original backing materials, historical framer labels, and period-correct ebonised or hogarth frames further indicate authenticity.

Small framed silhouettes work exceptionally well when arranged in vertical columns on narrow wall spaces or integrated into an eclectic gallery wall. Grouping multiple silhouettes with mixed frames creates visual interest above sideboards or along staircase corridors.

Display paper silhouettes away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading, warping, and foxing. Ensure framing utilises acid-free backing materials and UV-protective glass to maintain long-term preservation.
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