What is a silhouette portrait?

A silhouette is a profile likeness cut from black paper or painted onto a card or glass surface. These pieces capture the distinct facial contours of sitters from the Georgian and Regency eras. Artists used scissors or brushes to create these shadows before framing them in wood or giltwood for domestic display.

How were portrait miniatures displayed?

Portrait miniatures were painted on a small scale to be held in the hand, worn as personal jewellery, or hung in compact groups on a wall. Their intimate size required exceptional skill from the painter. They were typically housed in small protective frames featuring glass fronts and metalbezels to preserve the delicate pigments.

What subjects appear in Regency art?

The visual record of the era focuses heavily on portraiture, including depictions of officers, children, and society figures. Artists also recorded botanical studies, classical scenes, and sporting moments. These subjects reflect the personal interests and domestic tastes of collectors during the early nineteenth century.

How do you date these framed pieces?

Dating relies on the style of dress, the framing materials, and any handwritten notes or signatures found on the reverse of the work. Costume details such as collars and hairstyles offer clear chronological markers. Physical evidence like early glass, old backing papers, and timber construction further help confirm the period of origin.

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Regency framed art brings together intimate portrait miniatures and delicate silhouettes that capture the character of the period on paper, canvas, and glass.

Oval Portrait of Mrs Jordan, George IV Mistress

18th century

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Oval Portrait of Mrs Jordan, George IV Mistress

From Tigers Decorative

£2,350

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Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

18th century

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Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

From Wigs on the Green

£980

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19th century

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Pair of Early 19th. Century Oil Paintings

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£2,500

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19th century

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A Set of Four 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings by William Swainson

From Tigers Decorative

£1,675

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Fine Original Georgian Highland Landscape Watercolour Painting Circa 1820

18th century

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Fine Original Georgian Highland Landscape Watercolour Painting Circa 1820

From Artsonline

£399

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Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

18th century

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Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

From Wigs on the Green

£1,350

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Hunting Scene Oil on Wood “The Pursuit” Hounds and Fox, Early 19th Century

18th century

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Hunting Scene Oil on Wood “The Pursuit” Hounds and Fox, Early 19th Century

From Deco Interiors

£925

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

19th century

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Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

From Wigs on the Green

£725

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H. Alken "A Sporting Tandem" Old Prints, Pair

19th century

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H. Alken "A Sporting Tandem" Old Prints, Pair

From McTague of Harrogate

£225

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Genre Oil Painting of Three Gentlemen Outside a House by Walter Dendy Sadler

19th century

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Genre Oil Painting of Three Gentlemen Outside a House by Walter Dendy Sadler

From Benton Fine Art

£14,250

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The object types recorded in the inventory span portrait miniatures, botanical watercolours, silhouette profiles, and Grand Tour intaglio collections.

Adam Buck "My Shoe" and "My Tambourine" Engravings

19th century

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Adam Buck "My Shoe" and "My Tambourine" Engravings

From McTague of Harrogate

£550

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Original Oil of the Royal Pavilion Brighton

1900 - 1920

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Original Oil of the Royal Pavilion Brighton

From Mark Jones Antiques

£1,200

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Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

19th century

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Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

From McTague of Harrogate

£550

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H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

19th century

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H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

From McTague of Harrogate

£225

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19th century

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Nineteenth Century Portrait Miniature

From Gertrude Antiques

£195

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Regency Reverse Engraving on Glass of Queen Caroline .

19th century

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Regency Reverse Engraving on Glass of Queen Caroline .

From Jane Short Antiques

£330

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Regency Framed Art

Oval Portrait of Mrs Jordan, George IV Mistress

Miniature Portrait Linked to Earl Grey Tea and Lord Byron

Pair of Early 19th. Century Oil Paintings

A Set of Four 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings by William Swainson

Fine Original Georgian Highland Landscape Watercolour Painting Circa 1820

Characterful Miniature Portrait of a Country Gentleman by Ae Chalon

Hunting Scene Oil on Wood “The Pursuit” Hounds and Fox, Early 19th Century

Miniature Portrait of Lady Godolphin by Jeremiah Steele

H. Alken "A Sporting Tandem" Old Prints, Pair

Genre Oil Painting of Three Gentlemen Outside a House by Walter Dendy Sadler

Adam Buck "My Shoe" and "My Tambourine" Engravings

Original Oil of the Royal Pavilion Brighton

Adam Buck, Pair Stipple Engravings Dated 1807

H. Singleton "The Call to Arms", "The Return Home" Pair Old Prints

Nineteenth Century Portrait Miniature

Regency Reverse Engraving on Glass of Queen Caroline .

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