Lot Essay
A note on the reverse of the frames suggests the sitters may be the Duke and Duchess of Galliera, of Genoa
Details
Du Fey, 1829
A gentleman and a lady: he, in a black coat and grey waistcoat, tied cravat; she, in a ruched black dress with full sleeves and wearing a belt, frilled white collar, a comb in her upswept curled hair
on card, both signed 'du F:. 1829', rectangular wood frames
ovals, 5 5/16 in. (134 mm.) high
See Back Cover for part lot Illustration (2)
A gentleman and a lady: he, in a black coat and grey waistcoat, tied cravat; she, in a ruched black dress with full sleeves and wearing a belt, frilled white collar, a comb in her upswept curled hair
on card, both signed 'du F:. 1829', rectangular wood frames
ovals, 5 5/16 in. (134 mm.) high
See Back Cover for part lot Illustration (2)
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