A Charming Regency Period English Silhouette of a Boy c.1825 antiques showing traces of polychrome decoration

showing traces of polychrome decoration

but this connection aside

The pineapples seen on the caddy are a rarer more whimsical motif than say

With such an enormous amount of symbolism and sublime craftsmanship on show this amply sized piece proves to be an extremely fine example of Anglo-Indian colonial furniture harking back to the last days of the Raj and would prove an impressive hall chair

A Charming Regency Period English Silhouette of a Boy c.1825 antiques showing traces of polychrome decorationOrigin: English Period: Regency Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 35 In Frame: 12 x 10 The Card: 8. 75 x 6. 5 The Regency period silhouette showing a boy or youth, full length with whip, his right hand resting on a period chair, the whole of ink and watercolour heightened with gold on card survives in its original gilt gesso frame from early nineteenth century England. The silhouette is in good order with light overall dis colouration and a mild stain