How should I hang a framed paper portrait?

Display your framed paper portrait away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect the fragile paper support and pigments from fading or deterioration. Ensure the piece is securely hung on a stable wall using appropriate fixings suited to the weight of the timber frame and glass.

What periods do these portraits cover?

The works span multiple centuries, ranging from seventeenth-century mezzotints to eighteenth-century pastels and nineteenth-century silhouettes. Later pieces extending into the twentieth century are also represented, showcasing evolving portraiture styles across different eras.

Why are these works framed with glass?

Glass provides an essential protective barrier against dust, atmospheric pollutants and accidental physical contact with the exposed paper surface. Many historic frames retain their original glass, which contributes to the overall authenticity and historical integrity of the piece.

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A framed paper portrait captures historical likenesses through delicate silhouettes, intricate engravings and expressive watercolours preserved behind glass.

Irish Watercolour Signed John E. Bosanquet, Dublin 1853

19th century

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Irish Watercolour Signed John E. Bosanquet, Dublin 1853

From Shaun King Antiques

£365

3+ MONTHS AGO

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George Perfect Harding , 1781 –1853
Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (Née Harington) (1580–1627)
Pencil and Watercolour

19th century

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George Perfect Harding , 1781 –1853 Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford (Née Harington) (1580–1627) Pencil and Watercolour

From Artware Fineart

£2,500

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Theobald Chartran, 1849-1907
Portrait Lady Florence Caroline Dixie Née Douglas, 1855 – 1905 , Scottish Writer, War Correspondent, and Feminist
signed Dated: "1883" and Further Signed with a Monogram Top Left

19th century

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Theobald Chartran, 1849-1907 Portrait Lady Florence Caroline Dixie Née Douglas, 1855 – 1905 , Scottish Writer, War Correspondent, and Feminist signed Dated: "1883" and Further Signed with a Monogram Top Left

From Artware Fineart

£4,500

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Eveline Lance Watercolour ‘ Christmas Time’

1900 - 1920

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Eveline Lance Watercolour ‘ Christmas Time’

From Graham Reed Fine Art

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Watercolour Portrait of Elias Inchbald

From Wigs on the Green

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Watercolour Painting Pretty Young Girl Peeling Potatoes

19th century

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Watercolour Painting Pretty Young Girl Peeling Potatoes

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

£350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Josiah Gilbert. "Portrait of a Gentleman". Watercolour and Pastel.

19th century

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Josiah Gilbert. "Portrait of a Gentleman". Watercolour and Pastel.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£750

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1843 Cut Silhouette of Cyrus Lomas by Skeolan

19th century

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1843 Cut Silhouette of Cyrus Lomas by Skeolan

From Wigs on the Green

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Framed Pencil and Watercolour Portrait of a Lady

1900 - 1920

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Framed Pencil and Watercolour Portrait of a Lady

From Tinker & Toad

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Portrait of a Woman by Murphy Dated 1953.

1940 - 1960

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Portrait of a Woman by Murphy Dated 1953.

From Deja Vu St Leonards

£260

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Several charming canine studies join the human likenesses, including portraits of Pekinese dogs, a Borzoi drawing, and dogs accompanying their owners.