How were paper portrait miniatures displayed?

These pieces usually hung in small clusters on parlour walls or sat upon mantelpieces. Their modest proportions allowed owners to arrange them closely together in domestic spaces. Many featured integrated loops or stands for versatile placement within the home. Families often grouped portraits of children and relatives in matching frames.

What is a cut-paper silhouette?

A cut-paper silhouette is a likeness formed entirely by snipping black or dark paper with small scissors. Artists created these profiles swiftly, sometimes without preliminary sketching. Some pieces included layered paper elements or costume overlays to create three-dimensional depth. This technique required exceptional manual dexterity.

How do I care for antique paper art?

Keep paper portraits away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of watercolours and inks. Stable indoor humidity protects the paper fibres from degradation. Avoid placing them in damp environments where mould or foxing might develop. Professional framing using acid-free materials ensures long-term preservation.

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A paper portrait miniature distils a life into a few square inches of watercolour, ink, or cut paper, offering an intimate glimpse into Georgian and Victorian parlours.

Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

19th century

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Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

From Aramis Antiques

£175

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Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821
A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

19th century

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Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821 A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

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£2,500

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Delightful Painted Silhouette of a Child Circa 1820

19th century

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Delightful Painted Silhouette of a Child Circa 1820

From Wigs on the Green

£250

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18th century

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Delighted Watercolour Portrait, 1780s

From Wigs on the Green

£300

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Victorian Miniature Watercolour Portrait 1852 Signed

19th century

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Victorian Miniature Watercolour Portrait 1852 Signed

From Antique Furniture Direct

£195

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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

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Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1850

19th century

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Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1850

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£170

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19th century

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Indian Gouache Miniature Painting, Late 19th Century

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£145

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19th century

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Pair of Victorian Silhouettes

From Prometheus Antiques

£295

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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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One extraordinary Regency work packs fourteen different costume overlays into a single portrait, satisfying an ancestor's desire for endless quick-change fashion.

A Nineteenth Century Silhouette of a Young Gentleman

19th century

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A Nineteenth Century Silhouette of a Young Gentleman

From Gertrude Antiques

£135

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Portrait Watercolour of a Young Lady in Maple Frame

1900 - 1920

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Portrait Watercolour of a Young Lady in Maple Frame

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£160

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Painted Silhouette by John Smith of Edinburgh

18th century

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Painted Silhouette by John Smith of Edinburgh

From Wigs on the Green

£425

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18th century

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Rare Pastel & Cut-out Profile by Nathaniel Bermingham

From Wigs on the Green

£1,650

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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

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Regency Silhouette of a Bearded Gentleman

19th century

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Regency Silhouette of a Bearded Gentleman

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£195

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Paper Portrait Miniature

Victorian Full Length Silhouette of a Gentleman C1860

Attributed to Henry Edridge, Ara, 1768 – 1821 A Mother and Child Dancing (A Pair , 2)

Delightful Painted Silhouette of a Child Circa 1820

Delighted Watercolour Portrait, 1780s

Victorian Miniature Watercolour Portrait 1852 Signed

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

Fine Watercolour Portrait of Augustus George Guy, Circa 1850

Indian Gouache Miniature Painting, Late 19th Century

Pair of Victorian Silhouettes

Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

A Nineteenth Century Silhouette of a Young Gentleman

Portrait Watercolour of a Young Lady in Maple Frame

Painted Silhouette by John Smith of Edinburgh

Rare Pastel & Cut-out Profile by Nathaniel Bermingham

1843 Cut Silhouette of Cyrus Lomas by Skeolan

Regency Silhouette of a Bearded Gentleman

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