Two 18th Century Miniature Portraits
Item Details
Two 18th century miniature portraits on ivory, one a young woman with coiffed curled blond hair wearing a large brimmed hat, signed by Gainsborough to the right edge. The young gentleman to the right has long wavy hair and is dressed in a jacket with ascot and sash, signed Dyck to the lower left. Both portraits are presented in mosaic ivory frames and joined in a embossed brass hinged frame.
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Condition
The mosaic frame has cracks and repairs to the portrait on the left. Glass is slipping in both.
Dimensions
Overall measures 9.5"w x 6"h at frame.
Item #
13CIN143-399
