Collecting silhouettes

Historically, silhouetteshave had a bad press. So 'cheap' was the art form considered in 18th century France that it was named after a famously stingy minister of finance, Etiennede Silhouette. Yet despite its reputation, the charming depictions won over not just the masses but noblemen and royalty, too.

The object of the day: Silhouette picture from 19th century

Regency School Portrait group of three children, the three of seven children of Sir Ralph and Lady Elizabeth Darling, the children beside a table of flowers, heightened in gilt within a border of drapes and verre eglomise silhouette

Size: 16cm x 21cm (6.25" x 8.25") Note: Lt General Sir Ralph Darling G CH was Governor of New South Wales (1825-1831)
Estimate: £800.00 - £1,200.00
Auction House: Chorley's Auctioneers & Valuers