How do I identify a painted glass portrait?

Look closely at the surface reflection to see if the image sits beneath the glass rather than on top of it. This reverse technique produces a distinct glossy sheen. Examine the edges of the dark pigment for fine brushwork details that distinguish painted versions from paper cutouts.

What framing styles are typical for silhouettes?

Common frames include narrow ebonised profiles, warm rosewood surrounds and deep box mounts lined with velvet. These housings were designed to protect the fragile paper within. Many incorporate convex glass and small brass hangers original to the nineteenth century period of creation.

Are these portraits usually signed?

Signatures appear on some pieces, often written in ink on the reverse or incorporated subtly into the lower edge of the portrait. Trade labels from specific galleries also assist identification. many fine examples remain unsigned because the makers relied on distinctive cutting styles or studio stamps rather than personal signatures.

How should I care for antique silhouettes?

Keep the framed pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent the paper backgrounds and ink pigments from fading over time. Stable indoor humidity protects the wooden frames and prevents warping. Avoid opening the sealed frames, as older glass and paper degrade quickly when exposed to modern atmospheric moisture and dust.

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A framed shadow portrait captures a likeness in sharp contour, offering an intimate glimpse into Georgian and Victorian lives.

19th century

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Alfred Darbyshire, Rare Silhouette

From Wigs on the Green

£240

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Georgian Silhouette Portrait in Rosewood Frame

19th century

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Georgian Silhouette Portrait in Rosewood Frame

From Rams Head Antiques

£110

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19th century

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Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

From Wigs on the Green

£140

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19th century

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Pair of Victorian Silhouettes

From Prometheus Antiques

£295

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John Miers Unusual Silhouette with Motto

18th century

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John Miers Unusual Silhouette with Motto

From Wigs on the Green

£360

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Miers Silhouette of a Gentleman, Oct. 1791

18th century

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Miers Silhouette of a Gentleman, Oct. 1791

From Wigs on the Green

£380

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Regency Silhouette of a Lady in a Turban Cap in an Ebony Frame

19th century

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Regency Silhouette of a Lady in a Turban Cap in an Ebony Frame

From Gertrude Antiques

£105

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Georgian Silhouette of a Gentleman C1785

18th century

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Georgian Silhouette of a Gentleman C1785

From Aramis Antiques

£125

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Framed Picture of 3 Silhouettes with People and Animals. C.1880

19th century

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Framed Picture of 3 Silhouettes with People and Animals. C.1880

From Serendipity Antiques

£485

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Maple Framed Silhouette Picture of Children and Dog. C.1800

19th century

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Maple Framed Silhouette Picture of Children and Dog. C.1800

From Serendipity Antiques

£525

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Listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, featuring Regency, Georgian and Victorian aesthetic influences across wood, glass and paper.

19th century

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19th Century Silhouette of a Male

From Country House Fine Art

£110

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A British School Family Silhouette C.1890

19th century

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A British School Family Silhouette C.1890

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£225

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19th century

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19th Century Silhouette Field 2 Strand

From Country House Fine Art

£195

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19th century

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19th Century Silhouette of a Lady

From Country House Fine Art

£110

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19th century

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Pair of 19th Century Hand Cut Paper Portrait Silhouettes

From Baggott & Co.

£225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silhouette Painted with Colour on Glass of Mrs Hanbury, 1820

19th century

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Silhouette Painted with Colour on Glass of Mrs Hanbury, 1820

From Wigs on the Green

£175

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Framed Shadow Portrait

Alfred Darbyshire, Rare Silhouette

Georgian Silhouette Portrait in Rosewood Frame

Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

Pair of Victorian Silhouettes

John Miers Unusual Silhouette with Motto

Miers Silhouette of a Gentleman, Oct. 1791

Regency Silhouette of a Lady in a Turban Cap in an Ebony Frame

Georgian Silhouette of a Gentleman C1785

Framed Picture of 3 Silhouettes with People and Animals. C.1880

Maple Framed Silhouette Picture of Children and Dog. C.1800

19th Century Silhouette of a Male

A British School Family Silhouette C.1890

19th Century Silhouette Field 2 Strand

19th Century Silhouette of a Lady

Pair of 19th Century Hand Cut Paper Portrait Silhouettes

Silhouette Painted with Colour on Glass of Mrs Hanbury, 1820

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