Lion and Tiger Original Pastel Portraits Signed c1920 Exotic Cats: Wildlife: African/Asian Animals: Drawings Start Price USD 580.00 Current Price USD 580.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, May 11, 2008 End Time Sunday, May 18, 2008 Location Gulf Islands, BC See more about 'Lion and Tiger Original Pastel Portraits Signed c1920 ' Description These striking pastel portraits come to me through my family from my grandparents and hung in my parents home all my life.  Moody and evocative, they make an impression on whoever sees them.  Some find them a bit scary!   Although they are signed I have been unable to locate the artist but they are not amateur works, they are skilled and confident.The frames are original but I had a framer take them apart to check the pictures for damage - I did not see them out of their frames but he thought the pictures were in good condition.  I then had him replace the glass with good quality, low reflective glass and put a spacer between the picture and the glass.  The frames are original and not matching, I was told that was intentional.  There are some remnants of red paint on the frames so perhaps they had a red glaze or accents.   The tiger in frame measures 23" x 18" and the lion in frame measures 23" x 18.5".  The frames are in good vintage condition - a few dings but strong and intact.This are a wonderful pair and a tribute to the creatures who inspired them. Place a Bid!