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.

Portrait of an Actor in Character by a Follower of Samuel De Wilde (1752-1832) Circa 1845

19th century

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Portrait of an Actor in Character by a Follower of Samuel De Wilde (1752-1832) Circa 1845

From Miles Barton Art and Interiors

£1,800

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Antique Oil Painting on Canvass by Alfred Lyndon Grace

19th century

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Antique Oil Painting on Canvass by Alfred Lyndon Grace

From Marylebone Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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19th Century Framed Oil Painting

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£1,375

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette Portrait of a Lady

From Harrington Antiques

£125

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19th century

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Pair of Framed Miniature Portraits

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£295

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James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

19th century

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James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

From Wigs on the Green

£170

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Antique Framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

19th century

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Antique Framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£750

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19th century

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19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£795

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Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

19th century

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Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

From Harrington Antiques

£225

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Richard Cosway Beautiful Portrait of Mrs Leonard

18th century

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Richard Cosway Beautiful Portrait of Mrs Leonard

From Wigs on the Green

£3,300

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

Antique Collection Framed Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

19th century

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Antique Collection Framed Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£675

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John Russell R.A. (1745-1806) Portrait of Miss Mary Linwood.

18th century

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John Russell R.A. (1745-1806) Portrait of Miss Mary Linwood.

From Period Portraits

£12,000

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V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

18th century

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V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

From Artsonline

£2,350

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19th Military Officer Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

19th century

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19th Military Officer Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

From Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art

£2,500

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Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

19th century

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Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

From Mike Melody Antiques

£180

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18th century

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Profile of Lt-gen. Vernon of the Tower of London

From Wigs on the Green

£1,100

2 MONTHS AGO

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Regency Framed Art

Portrait of an Actor in Character by a Follower of Samuel De Wilde (1752-1832) Circa 1845

Antique Oil Painting on Canvass by Alfred Lyndon Grace

19th Century Framed Oil Painting

Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette Portrait of a Lady

Pair of Framed Miniature Portraits

James Gillespie Painted Silhouette with Good Provenance

Antique Framed Collection Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait

Silhouette of Child with Horse - Attributed to Augustin Edouart (1789-1861)

Richard Cosway Beautiful Portrait of Mrs Leonard

Antique Collection Framed Grand Tour Classical Intaglios Early 19th C

John Russell R.A. (1745-1806) Portrait of Miss Mary Linwood.

V.large Exhibited Oil Portrait Painting by John Opie Ra (1761 -1807) for Tlc

19th Military Officer Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas

Pair of 19thc Endearing Children Prints in Rosewood Frames

Profile of Lt-gen. Vernon of the Tower of London

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