Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Pair of Framed Portraits Depicting Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth
A pair of lithograph portraits depicting Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. The imperial couple are featured in full-colour and in the early years of their reign, with the former wearing full regalia and with the Order of the Golden Fleece and the Military Order of Maria Theresia clearly visible. Both measuring 8.5 cm (w) x 11 cm (h), the oval-shaped portraits are situated within a beige card stock backer that is concealed within a period gilded brass frame, in turn lining a wooden core, which retains an original glass face. The reverse has been reinforced with tape and is topped by a magnetic metal suspension loop. Unmarked, the frame measures 35 cm (w) x 31.5 cm (h). In addition to the tape repair, minor soiling and tarnishing is visible to the front of the card stock backer and frame, respectively. The portraits remain in an overall very fine condition.

