The first a watercolor bust length profile of a lady with bronze and China white highlights to hair and clothing, identified on later paper backing as Susannah Stewart Carter. Housed in likely original frame with brass acorn finial and concave glass (DOA 6 x 5 in.; SS 3 x 2.5 in.); with overall foxing. The second a watercolor bust length profile of a gentleman with spectacles, with bronze and China white highlights. Housed in likely original painted frame with acorn finial (DOA 6.75 x 4.75 in.; SS 3.5 x 2.75 in.).

Private Collection from a 40 year collector and dealer in New Bern, North Carolina

Both examined out of frame.

$200 - 400