Pair of Monumental 19th-Century Decorative Paintings

depicting panoramic views of "Uzes, South of France", each signed, localized and dated mid-right "L. G. Manega/Uzes/1892", presented in contemporary matching giltwood frames.
103" x 44", framed 106" x 45-3/4"

In "as is/as found" estate condition. All-over soiling along with scattered pinprick-sized and slightly larger spots of dirt/accretions. Areas of abrading throughout. Yellowing and darkening of varnish layer. Scattered areas of craquelure. Both with central vertical stretcher marks; one with a slight crease/scratch extending to left from lower third of the mark. Each with several old tears/repairs with corresponding patches en verso. Scattered dimples and small holes/losses of paint surface. Not examined under black light. Paintings have not been relined.

107 x 92 x 10 in