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Silhouettes
Antique silhouettes remain a popular area of collecting, either based on subject, appeal, or the artist. On this site you will find a small example of the many techniques involved. Now that the number of Fairs we attend has reduced we are no longer bound by the high costs of exhibiting. You will therefore see that there are some very competitively priced items available below.
Full Length Silhouette - LadyA well executed full length silhouette heightened in gold of a lady with her book. The dress and the hair style permits accurate dating to 1842-3 (see illustrations in Sue McKechnie’s excellent reference (no 564). This is a cut silhouette on card, a...(more details)
£145.00
Pair of ChildrenA lovely pair of cut out watercolour silhouettes gilt highlighted in original oval fruitwood frames. They can be dated accurately thanks to the extensive detail to the rear (1846) and this can be affirmed by dresses for infants being in vogue to about 185...(more details)
£275.00
Gentleman Facing LeftAn unattributed watercolour silhouette of a gentleman facing left with gilt highlights and different shades of black colouring, framed in a black square traditional frame. The quality of this image is unmistakeable. It has an indistinct name to the revers...(more details)
£185.00
Lady on GlassA very unusual circular framed silhouette on glass within a mock Hogarth frame moulding, probably original. The chain and other neck decoration were worn in the period to 1850, but the dress design and hair fashion indicates a date for the piece to be abo...(more details)
£235.00
Captain Oakley Silhouette - LadyA later watercolour signed cutout silhouette (C1920) of a lady facing left by Capt Harry Lawrence Oakley (1882-1960). This artist was much admired by John Woodiwiss in his book “British Silhouettes” (pag...(more details)
£175.00
Captain Oakley Silhouette - GentlemanA later watercolour signed cutout silhouette (C1920) of a gentleman facing left by Capt Harry Lawrence Oakley (1882-1960). This artist was much admired by John Woodiwiss in his book “British Silhouettes”...(more details)
£175.00
Family Group SilhouetteA charming silhouette of a family group, being a watercolour cut out and dated to the early C19th, probably about 1800-1820. The object of attention is a monkey (or dog) performing for the family. Framed in a rosewood moulding with gilt slip....(more details)
£135.00
Silhouette of Elizabeth Whitehead with Marriage CertificateSilhouette of “Elizabeth Whitehead” as detailed at the back of the image and the accompanying marriage certificate. The back of the picture also says “Bride” so this dates the piece to around the date of marriage (...(more details)
£175.00
Boy Facing RightSilhouette of a boy, profile to the right, English School, C1830, wearing a peaked cap with tassel. This is a cut out on card within an oval verre eglomise surround (with silver oval inset) and walnut frame. The style of the hat is a good means ...(more details)
£240.00
Bronzed Highlight Silhouette of GirlA lovely full length cut out silhouette of a girl carrying a basket of flowers. She is facing to the left. Highlighted in bronze and with beautiful hair style it is dated approximately 1830. Framed within a gilt slip in a bird's eye maple frame....(more details)
£245.00
