A pair of family portraits : Fanni von Dorner, born Henscher and Ferencz Dorner . Miniatures created by famous hungarian miniaturist Jozsef (Josef) Kliegl (1795 Baja - 1870 Pest). He studied in Pest nad since 1822-Vienna Art Academy , after few years in Vienna, he came back to Pest.
Literature: Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler..", Leipzig, 1999
Inscription: both signed in german "v(on) Kliegl"
Technique: both gouache on ivory. Original period fire-gilded bronze frames .
Measurements: unframed w 2 1/8" x h 2 7/8 " (5,5 x 7 cm); framed w 3 " x h 3 3/8" (7,3 x 8,7 cm)
Condition: in very good condition
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