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Mid 19th Century English silhouette portrait of a lady in a night cap

Circa 1850

$189.59
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NOK 1,948.69
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SEK 1,834.28
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About the Item

A very skillfully painted ink on paper silhouette, unusually with the sitter appearing to be dress in her nightcap. Very Dickensian! English School, 19th Century Portrait of a lady turned to her right Ink on paper 3¼ x 2½ inches, oval, without the frame 5¾ x 4¾ inches with the frame
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In good, ready to hang condition. Some toning to the surrounding paper.
  • Gallery Location:
    Harkstead, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1481215428412

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