A set of 2 miniature paintings in wood frames
The size of these are 3.75 x 5 3/8 inches. The frames wooden and appear to have a metal piece attached that covers the front. It looks like someone added plastic covers on the back held by duck tape. The dates on the back look like 1836. I can read the first word on top that says gemalt meaning "painted" in German. The frames have some chips and there is discoloration on the metal in the front.
They belonged to my German mother. She brought items she inherited to America.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Sarah,
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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A pair of German school watercolor and ink on paper oval profile portraits
dated 1836
Each of oval form, depicting a man and lady, each in profile, 1/2-length, in stamped gilt metal frame covers over wooden supports, inscribed in ink on the verso.
5 3/8 inches by 3 3/4 inches
CONDITION: not examined out of the frame but both appear to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
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