French Original Photographs, 1890s.

Found and bought at a country house clearance in the Corbieres wine making region.
I believe that the bottom left and central images are photographs of paintings, but the three remaining images are studio photos taken for at the time, a thriving market in "under the counter" images. They are 8x6 inches and for their age, they are in very presentable condition.
I think that they are fascinating.
A friend arranged, photographed and watermarked the pictures for me.