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A. CHARLES, born ca. 1768 This is a superb jewellery silhouette of a gentleman in a catogan wig with a Ramilles plait tied with ribbon. He appears to be wearing riding clothes and a round hat with a tall crown. The style of dress dates the piece to around 1785-1790. The silhouette is painted on ivory and is signed Charles under the bust-line. It is set in a beautiful gold frame with a seed pearl surround. On the reverse a gold monogram is laid on hair with hair bows above and below. excellent condition. Framed size: 1¾ x 1¼" (47 x 22mm) S O L D !
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JOHN FIELD (1772-1848) This is a small but very fine silhouette of a gentleman in a double-breasted coat, waistcoat, frilled chemise and stock. The profile is painted on ivory and is signed 'Field' under the bust-line. It is set in a handsome gold frame with an enamelled border on the front and a solid reverse. Framed size: 1 x 5/8" (23 x 16mm) Price: £550 On Hold !
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JOHN FIELD, circa 1818 This is an hisoric bust-length silhouette of a gentleman who is believed to be William Miers, son of the well-known silhouette artist John Miers. The profile is painted in sepia on card with bronzing to the hair and the side-whiskers. It is signed 'Field' under the bust-line and is housed in a fine papier-mâché frame with a decorative ormolu surround and star hanger. Literature: See British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860, page 697, illus. 1480 for a portrait on ivory of William Miers Framed size: 61/8 x 51/8" (156 x 130mm) Price: £325
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, circa 1840 This is a small cut and gilded bust-length silhouette of a young lady in a wide-shouldered dress and a twisted gold necklace. Her hair is drawn back into a plaited knot with an unusual plaited loop of hair framing her face. The silhouette is in fine condition. It resides behind convex glass in a period bird's eye maple frame. Framed size: 6 x 5" (154 x 132mm) Price: £165 |
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JOHN MIERS, 1758-1821 This is a fine silhouette portrait of an elegant lady, Elizabeth Walker, wearing a décolleté gown, her hair swept up and arranged in an Apollo knot secured with a large comb. The profile is painted on plaster and set in the original papier-mâché frame backed with the remnants of the artist's trade label no. 12 in use between about 1810 and 1821. The label now has a protective covering. Framed Size: 53/8 x 4¾" (137 x 120mm) Price: £450
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, circa 1840 This is a crisp ¾-length silhouette of a lady in a dress that is typical of the early Victorian era with its narrow pointed waistline, full skirt, tight sleeves with frilled cuffs, and lace collar secured with a brooch. Her hair is drawn back into a plaited knot with curls framing her face. The profile is cut and finely gilded. It is set in a period ebonised frame with an inner gilded border. Excellent condition. Framed size: 7¼ x 6" (184 x 152mm) S O L D ! |
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JOHN MIERS (1758-1821) This is a quality 18th century jewellery silhouette of a gentleman wearing a cravat with lace ends, a style that was typical of the 1790s. He also has on a wig with a pigtail. The small profile is painted on ivory and is set in a handsome gold frame with an enamelled border on the front and a solid reverse. Framed Size: 1 x 5/8" (23 x 16mm) Price: £550 On Hold !
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Cynthia
McKinley
Wigs on the Green Fine Art, York Tel. +44 (0)1904 794711 Mobile: 07962 257915 Email: enquiries@wigsonthegreen.co.uk |