Title: Pair of Mid 19th c. Oval Drawings by C.Reimann
Description: Pair of Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings – Sir Hugh Halkett and Wife, Signed C. Reimann, 1846

A well-executed pair of oval portrait drawings dated 1846, depicting General Sir Hugh Halkett (1783–1863) and his wife.
Each is signed C. Reimann del.
1846 to the lower edge.
The portraits are drawn in pencil and wash, with delicate tonal shading and fine detail typical of mid-19th-century German portrait work.

Sir Hugh Halkett was a distinguished Hanoverian general, celebrated for his service in the Napoleonic Wars and at the Battle of Waterloo.
A printed biographical note outlining his career is affixed to the reverse of his portrait.

Both drawings are presented under glass within later giltwood oval frames of decorative scroll design, retaining their original grey mounts.

Frame dimensions: 40.5 cm wide × 52 cm high

Condition: Drawings in good condition.
The frames show minor cracking and retouching to the gilding, commensurate with age.
Condition: Used
Delivery option: Collection & Delivery
Location: WR1
Category: Antiques