[CLAUDE LOUIS DESRAIS] A PAIR OF FRENCH PORTRAITS OF DAMES, XVII-XIX CENTURY INCLUDINGBY CLAUDE

[CLAUDE LOUIS DESRAIS] A PAIR OF FRENCH PORTRAITS OF DAMES, XVII-XIX CENTURY INCLUDINGBY CLAUDE LOUIS DESRAIS
comprising:
1)Costume Study for Galerie des Modes, CLAUDE LOUIS DESRAIS (FRENCH 1746-1816), ink wash and ink, signed lower left, 26 x 19 cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.) [sheet], framed dimensions: 38 x 30 cm (15 x 11 3/4 in.)
2) Stephanie, ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN-MARC NATTIER (FRENCH 1685-1766), watercolor on paper, 19.5 x 15 cm (7 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.) [sight], framed dimensions: 26 x 22 cm (10 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.)

PROVENANCE
Collection of the prominent gallerist Herbert Feist (1903-1981), owner of Herbert E. Feist Gallery in New York
Thence by descent in the family
Condition Report: CONDITIONObserved in frame under glass, the works are in good condition, the costume study has visible surface grime and foxing, a creasing line upper center, no visible issues with the other work to report.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.