American School (mid-19th century), Pair of Portraits

Oil on pine panel, unsigned, presented in period oval gilt frame with composition ornament.

Frame dimensions 14 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.

Private Southern Collection

Acquired from a Tryon, North Carolina Estate

Two small pinholes to panel on portrait of a woman, minor spot touchups visible under UV light; retouch visible under UV light to male sitter's proper left eye and cheek, forhead and proper right hairline, spot touchups to his proper right eye; some minor chipping and retouch to frames.