Portrait of Sophie de Surmont, half-length, wearing a bonnet; and a Portait of Lucie de Surmont, half-length, wearing a bonnet and a gold earring

French School, early 19th Century Portrait of Sophie de Surmont, half-length, wearing a bonnet; and a Portait of Lucie de Surmont, half-length, wearing a bonnet and a gold earring with inscriptions 'SOPHIE DE SURMONT. SOEUR DE LA MARQUISE D'ESSERTAUX.' (1) and LUCIE DE SURMONT. MARIÉE A PAUL.ALEXIS.JOSEPH.HERTS. SEIGNEUR DE LA BLANCARDERIE. SOEUR DE LA MARQUISE D'ESSERTAUX.' (2) on the mounts coloured chalks, heightened with white, oval 6 3/8 x 5 in. (162 x 127 mm.) a pair (2)