Description
A gentleman, in profile to right, in coat and frilled cravat antique bronzed silhouette portrait by Miers & Field, 111 Strand, London, with trade label. John Miers (1756-1821) is considered the finest 18th Century painter of silhouettes. He operated a very successful business at his London studio. His talent was achieving a perfect likenesses and delicate shading to show detail of hair and clothes. Zoom into photo to appreciate in detail. Miers later associated with John Field who inherited his business. Comes in original rectangular ebonized frame with fine, gilt bronze accents and ring. The name of the sitter and year of death, "Robert To... , died 1833" is handwritten on the reverse of the frame. Photo taken through glass which explains reflections.
Measurements: Frame: 5.6" by 4.9" (14.2 cm by 12.5 cm); Visible Image: 3.1" by 2.4" (8 cm by 6 cm) approximately
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Comes in original rectangular ebonized frame with fine, gilt bronze accents and ring.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Bronze, Glass
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Measurements: Frame: 5.6" by 4.9" (14.2 cm by 12.5 cm); Visible Image: 3.1" by 2.4" (8 cm by 6 cm) approximately
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Comes in original rectangular ebonized frame with fine, gilt bronze accents and ring.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Bronze, Glass
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Comes in original rectangular ebonized frame with fine, gilt bronze accents and ring.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5 in
Miers & Field London Silhouette Miniature Portrait of Gentleman in Profile Antique
Estimate $550-$1,130
Starting Bid
$260
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