Lot 12: Bernard Vaillant Lille 1632 - Leiden 1698 a)

Bernard Vaillant Lille 1632 - Leiden 1698 a) Portrait of a gentleman Pastel, 43 x 34.5 cm. b) Portrait of a gentleman Signed and dated f 1688 u.l., label bearing the family's coat of arms verso Pastel, 42 x 34 cm. c) Portrait of a lady Pastel, 41 x 33 cm. d) Portrait of a lady Pastel, 41.5 x 33 cm. NB: All works fitted in original frames. Bernard Vaillant was the halfbrother and student of Wallerant Vaillant (Lille 1623 - Amsterdam 1677). Wallerant was a much valued painter and pastel-portraitist in the 17th century. (4x)