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The unique presentation of this portrait is particularly eye-catching with inset roundels of plaited hair surmounted with gilt initials. The colour of the hair pieces range from…

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Portrait Miniatures

Silhouettes

Portraits

Gallimaufry

Small Portraits of Character

Wigs on the Green specialises in fine portrait miniatures, silhouettes, small portraits, and provincial art, predominantly from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Our portraits are selected for their historical interest and character. They are not only by listed artists but also those who painted and drew for their own entertainment and pleasure - true to life portraits, with real character and, often, a pretty face!

New Arrivals

Miniature watercolour profile of a child painted by James H. Gillespie, circa 1810

Strawberry Blonde

James H. Gillespie

£180

Miniature pastel portrait of a child

Pastel Sketch

19th Century

£65

Fine pencil portrait of a Regency lady signed and dated 1805

In the Garden

A. Bond, 1805

£525

A charming cut and bronzed silhouette of young sisters by Frederick Frith, dated 1839

Maria & Lucy Coldham

Royal Victoria Gallery

£600

Watercolour profile portrait of a child holding a rose

Rosebud

Circa 1840

£230

Silhouette of a lady painted on plaster by John Miers

Shady Lady

John Miers

£380

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