Lot Essay
The reverse of the male portrait is painted with the Virgin Mary; the reverse of the female portrait is painted with the Angel Annunciate
Details
Circle of GASPAR DE CRAYER (1584-1669)
Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, wearing a black costume, white ruff; and Portrait of a Lady, bust length, wearing a black costume, white ruff and lace headpiece
the first inscribed with the coat of arms of the sitter(?)--oil on panel
13½ x 11 3/8in. (34.3 x 28.9cm.); and
13¾ x 11¼in. (34.9 x 28.6cm.) A pair (2)
Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, wearing a black costume, white ruff; and Portrait of a Lady, bust length, wearing a black costume, white ruff and lace headpiece
the first inscribed with the coat of arms of the sitter(?)--oil on panel
13½ x 11 3/8in. (34.3 x 28.9cm.); and
13¾ x 11¼in. (34.9 x 28.6cm.) A pair (2)