Description

Here comes the pair that will make every guest do a double-take: a matched set of mid-to-late 19th century oval portrait paintings depicting a distinguished gentleman in a black cravat and his bonneted lady companion, both rendered in soft pastel tones with that signature Victorian earnestness that says 'we survived a lot and we want you to know it.' The artwork appears to be pastel or crayon on paper, a popular and affordable portrait medium of the era, protected behind period-appropriate convex bubble glass that adds wonderful depth and a slight funhouse-mirror drama to the subjects. The ebonized wood frames are oval with applied gesso decoration featuring floral and leaf motifs at top and bottom, showing honest age-related wear including gold underpaint peeking through the black finish, which only adds to their authenticity and charm. The backs are circular with a leather-textured black backing board, aged cardboard oval mat, wire hanging hardware, and what appears to be later tape repairs to secure the backing, consistent with frames that have been loved, moved, and treasured across multiple generations.

Condition

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Marks/Scratches on frame shown in picture

Measurement

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