Theodore Fantin-Latour (French, 1805-1872)
Pair of Portraits of Young Beauties, said to be Elisabeth and Henriette, Twin Daughters of Louis XV
Pastel on paper, each
28-1/2 x 23-1/2 inches (72.4 x 59.7 cm) (sight, each)
Each signed lower right: Fantin la Tour
PROVENANCE:
Jeanbin, Paris, May 28, 1849;
E. Facon Watson, London;
Firestone Estate, Chicago, Illinois;
Private collection, San Antonio, Texas, acquired from the above, circa 1945;
By descent to the present owners.
Dimension
Height: 2850.00
Width: 2350.00
Condition
There appears to be a few stray tiny spots of discoloration in both works, most notably two dots in right edge of hair of beauty with bird; otherwise, works remain in excellent condition with sharp lines and bright colors; framed under glass. Framed Dimensions 40.5 X 30.5 Inches