Antique Portrait Silhouette Cameo Collectable: C18th Britain

Item details:

The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became really popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high - quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes.

This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is of a man with an elaborate high hairstyle the like of was inspired by those of men in the French court.

Some of the portraits details have been highlighted with a deep gold wash.

We have presented this portrait in a glazed toleware frame.

Please see our other listings from the same collection.

Measurements:
17cm tall x 12cm wide

Condition:
In good antique condition. Some rusting to metal frame and an overall patina of age as is to be expected in and item of this antiquity.