Circa 1810 Pastel Pair of Husband and Wife Portrait. Fresh out of a Estate in Richmond,Va. Original with no restoration. The portraits themselves are in Very Good Condition. The frames are not in great condition, which is easily changed with securing a pair of period frames. These pastels appear to have been done on slate. The medium of pastel can be traced as far back as the 16TH Century. Pastel paintings are very durable, permanent and, as many of the famous master works show, the color brilli ...click for details
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