Lot 956: George David Coulon (French/New Orleans,

George David Coulon (French/New Orleans, 1822-1905), "Portraits of a New Orleans Couple", pair of oils on board, signed "G. Coulon, 1860" lower left, 13 in. x 11 in., unframed.

Note: Born in France, George David Coulon arrived in New Orleans as a child with his family in 1833 After studying with many of the local artists, Coulon became well known for his portraits and landscapes. These appealing pendant portraits of a husband and wife reveal Coulon's talents at creating an interesting likeness of his sitters.