This appears to be a portrait of a man and woman of some station by their dress -- European. There hands are clasped in a prayer position. Maybe they were being blessed by some unseen person. They are so very slender. They seem as though they might have been real individuals with their austere or serious, but not unpleasant expressions. There is a great deal of detail to the woman's dress the way it drapes at the hem, and the man also has an intricate costume with a sword that seems detailed and specific. He is standing on some sort of mound of earth. The textile or parchment has a gilt or burnished quality and also looks like pen and ink for part of the detailing. It was cast aside at an estate sale, but I could not resist. It was inexpensive, and I just wanted to know more and take a small chance. It measures 36 inches tall by 27 wide in the frame. The actual artwork is 27 inches tall by 22 inches wide.
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Hi Rhonda, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Gothic Revival style engraved brass rubbing English or Continental, 19th Century The linen panel with red and black meandering border surrounding two standing figures, a lady and a man in a knight's armor standing on a hillock, with fringe sewn at the bottom, framed. framed 36 inches tall by 27 wide CONDITION: appears to be in good condition PROVENANCE: acquired at an estate sale $300-500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
