Watercolor on ivory, late 19th century, both appear unsigned and presented in ornate recessed gilt frames, the first depicting a youthful maiden in Neoclassical style dress on a blue ground, inscription to back identifying subject as Empress Josephine; the second of a woman with meek expression in black dress, gray scarf, and white lace bonnet on a gray ground.

Josephine-Sight size 3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in., Frame dimensions 7 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

Josephine with crack to far left side with associated adhesive residue; frames with scattered chips and shrinkage cracks.