19th Century Portrait Silhouette of a Lady with Highlights Picked Out in Gold
£75
Item Code: 713
19th Century Portrait Silhouette of a Lady with Highlights Picked Out in Gold
In a Lacquered Papier Mache Frame and Brass Bezel and Hangar with a Thistle Design
Labelled on the rear Cut with common scissors by Mr Seville, W Seville (1797-1866) was a silhouette artist working from around 1820-1845, making freehand cut silhouettes, some of which were bronzed - highlighted in gold, using gold or bronze powder mixed with gum arabic
Circa 1830s
Some damage to the papier mache frame reflected in price.
Dimensions:
5 1/4" high x 4 1/4" wide x 1/2" deep (135mm x 107mm x 13mm)
