1) Half length portrait of an elegant woman in satin gown with fur stole, housed in a rustic wood frame under glass, signed lower left “CM Ross”, (sitter possibly Susan Livingston). 2) Portrait of the head of a young child with white lace collar and bow, housed in a painted wood frame under glass, signed lower left “CM Ross”, (sitter possibly Louise Alida Livingston as a child. SIZE: 1) Sight: 34″ x 23″. Overall: 38-1/2″ x 27-1/4″. 2) Sight: 18-1/2″ x 14″. Overall: 27-1/2″ x 22-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. CONDITION: 1) Pastel appears to be in good condition with only a small amount of pastel dust offset, frame has unfinished patina and glass has residue. 2) Pastel appears be in good condition with minor paper discoloration, frame is overpainted with gold paint, glass has residue. 51941-18 (1,000-1,500)