Acquired by the Father of the Present Owner directly from the artist thence by descent
Private Collection, USA

The works are both in good conditions overall. Light wear and handling is evident around the edges of the paintings due to the basic framing process. Upon close observation, the front portrait shows evidence of paper imperfection, while the back portrait shows pin-sized spots of foxing, predominantly on the lower left (near neck). Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no sign of restoration. Framed, under Plexiglas
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