Dans le goût de Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761–1845) - Pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady

French School, early 19th century
Pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady
Oil on canvas, circa 1810-1820 portraitcabinet French School, early 19th century
Pair of portraits of a gentleman and a lady
Oil on canvas, circa 1810-1820
An elegant pair of French portraits dating from the Empire period, depicting a gentleman and a lady, most probably husband and wife. The sitters are represented in the refined fashion of the early 19th century: the gentleman in a dark coat and high white cravat, the lady wearing a dark Empire-style dress adorned with lace and jewellery.
Both paintings retain their period giltwood frames, richly decorated with classical ornament, giving the pair a particularly harmonious and decorative presence.
Oil on canvas
Approx. 29 × 23 cm each (paintings)
Original/period giltwood frames
France, early 19th century
Condition consistent with age; visible wear and losses to the frames.