1276053

PAIR EARLY 18C MINIATURE PORTRAITS FRENCH #1276053

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PAIR EARLY 18C MINIATURE PORTRAITS FRENCH #1276053
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Pair of early 18th century or earlier French portraits on vellum. Original wooden frames are just under 3inches in diam. Frame has gadrooned outer and inner borders and uper surface is gilded, while outside rim is covered in vellum. Portraits depict a man and a woman. The full bearded man looks inwards, as though deep in thought. He wears a simple blue robe and has long curly hair and and greying beard. The woman has a beautiful, if heroic face. Silky blond hair is pulled back and plaited into a bun behind her head. She also looks away from the viewer as though emotionally absorbed in matters elsewhere. She wears a lighter blue scarf over a pink/tan top - low cut with a frilly edge to her bodice. Both are beautiful people caught up in intensely emotional moments, oblivious to the viewer. The quality of the draftmanship is superb. Minute detail, superbly depicted. Fabulous quality. Although these are very old, both paintings and frames are in excellent condition.
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<tr><td>Title:PAIR EARLY 18C MINIATURE PORTRAITS FRENCH</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Boca Raton</td></tr>
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