A pair of family miniatures on ivory was executed in Praque in 1835 by listed Czech miniature painter Jan Heine (1798 St.Hajd by Rumburk - 1859 Praque), painter of miniatures, Heine studied at the Praque Academy from 1815, worked in Rumburk and Praque. Exhibited in Praque his miniatures on ivory and paper in 1828 - 1840.

Works by the artist situate in the Moravian province museum, noble collection of Arthur Haase, Praque.

Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999; Dr. P.Toman "Czech Artist lexicon", Praque,1960.

Inscription: each signed and dated : J.Heine, Prag, 1835", lower right. The signature of man´ miniature is under matt.

Technique: each: gouache on ivory. Original period matt and gilt frames.

Measurements: image w 3 1/8" x h 4" (8 x 10 cm), framed w 6 1/8" x h 7" (15,5 x 17,5 cm )

Condition: both- in very good condition.