Two Framed Oil on Canvas Portraits of Jazz Musicians by Richard Freniere (American, 1921-2008)

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Two Framed Oil on Canvas Portraits of Jazz Musicians by Richard Freniere

(American, 1921-2008), one inscribed "Freniere" l.r., inscribed "'COOTTE' WILLIAMS, WARMING UP AT NEWPORT 1961" on the reverse, the other inscribed "Freniere '65" l.r., inscribed "New Orleans 1953 Jam Session, Geo. Lewis Claranet, Lawrence Manero Banjo, 'Slow Drag' Pa... Bass, ...Talbert, Trumpet" on the reverse.
Estimate $400-600

First image sight size 23 3/4 x 29 3/4 in., framed dimensions 25 1/4 x 31 1/4 in.

Second image sight size 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 in., framed dimensions 21 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.

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