Antique 1840 Silhouette Watercolour by A. Derbyshire – Gilded Frame, Adelaide Gallery, London

A rare and characterful antique silhouette watercolour portrait, signed A. Derbyshire and dated 1840, with provenance from the Adelaide Gallery, Adelaide Street, Strand, London. This finely painted side-profile figure captures the elegance and formality of early Victorian portraiture, rendered in rich ink and watercolour with excellent detail.

The artwork is housed in an original gilt wooden frame from the era, measuring 27cm x 32cm. Though the frame shows signs of age with some wear and surface marks, it remains intact and wonderfully complements the piece, enhancing its antique charm and authenticity.

An excellent addition to any collection of antique silhouettes, Victorian ephemera, or 19th-century British art, this piece is both historically significant and visually striking.

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