{"id":597,"date":"2019-05-16T19:20:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T17:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hisstoryantiques.nl.transurl.nl\/?p=597"},"modified":"2019-05-20T12:26:22","modified_gmt":"2019-05-20T10:26:22","slug":"who-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hisstoryantiques.nl\/en\/2019\/05\/16\/wie-zijn-het\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are they?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are already a few days further along with our research into the origin of the portraits. The frames have been carefully handled. They have been cleaned and the minor damage touched up. The frames are of exceptional quality. This is especially visible on the back. These were made of hardwood by a craftsman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Back
Back of portrait<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the back are also the stickers with the details of the framing shop: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frames and wood gilding
J. Genis, Manufacturer<\/strong>
10a, rue de Lenglentier, 10a
Brussels (Midi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Framing
Framing shop label<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, nothing can be found about this picture framer's shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there are family crests in the upper left corner of both portraits. This must be a starting point for uncovering the identity of the sitters. Both family coats of arms feature a crown above them. The gentleman has a standard crown and the lady has a knight's helmet topped with a crown of the same shape. According to heraldry, these are the crowns of a count and a countess. This makes it interesting. Given the portraits, these must be very distinguished people. The family crests confirm this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n