(American, 19th century)

Young Man with Blue Eyes, Possibly Robert Livingston, Chancellor of New York (1746-1813), unsigned, watercolor on card, 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 in. oval; fine period carved gilt wood frame with eglomise spandrel, 12-1/4 x 11 in.; Gentleman with Fine Whiskers, unsigned, watercolor on ivory, sight 2-3/4 x 2 in. oval;  gilt wood frame with eglomise spandrel, oval gilt mats, 7 x 6 in.

Note: possibly original backing board with carved inscription "Robt. R. Livingston 1747-1813".

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Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia [[americanart]]/[[portrait-miniature]]

the first taped to paper mat verso, framers notations verso, some toning and slight staining, slight surface wear commensurate with age; frame with wear, abrasions and losses to gilt, separation at corners; the second with surface wear, large quantity of tape verso; frame and mats with substantial wear and losses