(French, 1789-1861
Double full portraits in a landscape of Brothers Robert Manning and Edward Manning, Ithaca, New York, 1840, signed lower right "Aug. Edouart fecit/Ithica 1840", cut out black ink paper applied to cream wove paper with watercolor or ink wash, 11-1/2 x 9 in.; likely original gilt wood frame,. Condition: toning, some abrasion to silhouettes; frame with losses to gilding. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Heritage Auctions,Texas, Saturday, October 5, 2013, Lot 62417;
Condition
toning, some abrasion to silhouettes; frame with losses to gilding