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Vintage Presidents JOHN ADAMS + JAMES MADISON Reverse Paintings on Glass in Gilt

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Vintage Presidents JOHN ADAMS + JAMES MADISON Reverse Paintings on Glass in Gilt
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Federal Period
Presidents JOHN ADAMS & JAMES MADISON Reverse Paintings on Glass in Gilt with Signatures In Facsimile
c. 1830-1860, Two (2) Reverse Paintings in Gold Gilt and Black Paint of Presidents John Adams, 2nd President of the United States and James Madison, 4th President of the United States, Very Fine.
c. 1830-1860, Lot of Two (2) Historical Presidential Reverse Paintings on Glass in brilliant Gilt, each measures 4.5” x 5.5” (by sight), Framed to about 7.25” x 8.25” having no date or place, both being of the same design and coloration style housed in simple wooden frames. Both have some minor scattered flaking to the black painted outer border surround while the central Portrait designs and decorative margins are sharp and painted in brilliant gold gilt and black. The first Reverse Painting shows the Portrait of President John Adams in a bust portrait of him facing left, his signature in facsimile identified below. The second shows President James Madison, his bust portrait facing right and signatures in facsimile identified below. Both vintage Portraits appear to have been of a set and are ready to display. The first of this design type we have offered. (2 items).