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Regency Period English Silhouette of a Boy c.1825
The Regency period silhouette showing a boy or youth, full-length with whip, his right hand resting on a period chair, the whole of ink and watercolour heightened with gold on card survives in its original gilt gesso frame from early nineteenth century England.
The silhouette is in good order with light overall dis-colouration and a mild stain to the upper right corner in what is the original ornate early nineteenth century giltwood and composition frame that has been retouched in a bronzing paint.
There is a clue to the silhouettes history to the reverse, which would be interesting to pursue further, which is ‘Lord B’ to the upper right corner. The reverse is partially covered in 1889 newspaper article.
The traditional method of creating silhouette portrait is to cut them from lightweight black cardboard, and mount them on a pale background. This was the work of specialist artists, often working out of booths at fairs or markets. There was a distinct impact impact of neoclassicism on silhouette art in the late eighteenth century and then when the Regency period arrived, a focus on fashion, ageing and identity. Then shortly afterwards in the 1830s and 40s, the silhouette became more of a portrait and conversation piece. This particular silhouette covers fashion and identity certainly and would surely have proved a conversation piece.
This work has a beautiful balance to it, something about its composition is just so very right.
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The silhouette is in good order with light overall dis-colouration and a mild stain to the upper right corner in what is the original ornate early nineteenth century giltwood and composition frame that has been retouched in a bronzing paint.
There is a clue to the silhouettes history to the reverse, which would be interesting to pursue further, which is ‘Lord B’ to the upper right corner. The reverse is partially covered in 1889 newspaper article.
The traditional method of creating silhouette portrait is to cut them from lightweight black cardboard, and mount them on a pale background. This was the work of specialist artists, often working out of booths at fairs or markets. There was a distinct impact impact of neoclassicism on silhouette art in the late eighteenth century and then when the Regency period arrived, a focus on fashion, ageing and identity. Then shortly afterwards in the 1830s and 40s, the silhouette became more of a portrait and conversation piece. This particular silhouette covers fashion and identity certainly and would surely have proved a conversation piece.
This work has a beautiful balance to it, something about its composition is just so very right.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
Date c.1820-35
Regency Antiques Material Card
Origin English
Item code as155a1414
Status Sold
£620.00 
$762.79 
€740.59 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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