Hi Mark,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
For more information on the subject/sitter of this charming Irish Victorian silhouette, see https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1790-1820/member/blake-valentine-john-1780-1847
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An Irish Victorian framed cutwork profile silhouette
Portrait of Sir Valentine Blake (1780-1847), circa 1830s-40s
The back inscribed in ink "Sir Valentine / Blake, Bart, /MP,/ Menlo Castle, Galway, / Ireland"
Framed in an ebonized wood frame with domed oval glass, brass mount and cast brass top mount.
5 by 4 inches
CONDITION: This silhouette appears to be in good condition; value assumes no repairs inside frame.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a garage/yard sale
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia