French School
(19th Century)

"Portrait of Young Boy in a Red Jacket" and "Portrait of a Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair"

two oils on canvas
unsigned.
Framed.
15" x 13" and 16" x 20", framed 25-1/2" x 20" and 22" x 18-3/4"

Portrait of a Young Boy in a Red Jacket: Surface dirt; toning of varnish later; craquelure pattern visible; not relined; small losses along craquelure pattern throughout. Small areas of inpainting along craquelure pattern upper center (face); areas of inpainting upper center and in the background; surface abrasions along edges; inpainting upper center and in the background. Antique gilt frame with surface marks, nicks, abrasions, and signs of past restorations, particularly in corner. Portrait of a Young Woman with Flowers in Her Hair: Surface dirt; toning of varnish layer; craquelure pattern visible; surface abrasions along edges from contact with frame; areas of inpainting in the background. Antique frame with surface marks, nicks, abrasions, and small losses.