Early 19th Century Pair of Watercolour Portraits Books - Fiction

Early 19th Century Pair of Watercolour Portraits Books - FictionA delightful pair of early 19th century watercolour portraits, most likely a husband and wife. Unsigned. Both sitters are donning matching green outfits with relaxed, soft expressions. The portraits have been painted in mirror image so the sitters may face each other. Both portraits are well executed. Each is housed in a period giltwood frame. There are some light areas of browning to the paper in areas and wear commensurate with age to the frames.

Both the diamond and 18 carat gold band remain in an excellent condition throughout

probably the artist's signature but could possibly reference the sitter

possibly by a virtually unknown surgeon named Nicolas Larchée

The tea caddy is decorated with ornate foliate gilt designs throughout with brass carrying handles to each side

The work is naively painted but the artist has captured a charming expression in the sitter

Length: 21 inches

The work is housed in a glazed giltwood frame

The upholstery is a later addition and remains in an excellent condition

One liner has a small nibble to the edge (please see photographs) but otherwise both liners remain in a good condition overall

There is an small area of discolouration to the spine of the second volume

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Marbled endpapers