19th century; to include a watercolor portrait of a young girl, unsigned, in oval brass frame; a Grand Tour souvenir watercolor portrait of a young woman, signed Renner, in inlaid and engraved frame; and a small French brass oval frame containing a textile fragment depicting a woman holding a fan.

Largest DOA 5.5 x 4.75 in.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Good estate condition; inlaid frame with shrinkage cracks and buckling; fragment with discoloration and wear at edges.