(19th century)

A Pair of Portrait Miniatures; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, both with inscriptions on old labels verso; "Ralph Ellis Born 1800 died 1849", and "Agnes Ellis/nee Brodbell/born 1800 died 1874", both watercolor on ivory, both 3-1/2 x 3 in.; matching original period carved gilt wood frames, each 10-1/2 x 10 in.

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possibly an additional pigment used on Mr. Ellis in the dark areas, now with crackle, Mr. Ellis with warp to ivory, Mrs. Ellis in overall good condition, one small pigment anomaly to left of collar; frames in overall good condition, some cracks, wear and losses to gilt at sidesÿ