A classically painted and framed pair of nature mortes by Spanish artist Salvador Pla (b. 1848). Both paintings were done on gessoed wood panels, still retaining their original gold frames. 
The first painting depicts a heron, a European Goldfinch, and a European Robin. This painting has been freshly cleaned and has no losses nor inpaint. 
The second painting depicts a Bobwhite, European Goldfinch, and a Snipe.

Signed and dated S. Pla 1880 in lower right corner of both paintings

Medium: oil paint on gessoed wood panel

Size of supports: 11” x 15 1/2” Outside size of frame: 19 1/2” x 24”

Year of Creation: 1880

Condition: Both paintings are freshly cleaned with a new varnish applied. The painting with the heron has no losses and no inpaint. The painting with the Bobwhite has a small loss with inpaint in the center. The frames have age related losses that have been filled and inpainted. Both pieces present well.

High auction result: $6,620 at Sotheby's Paris in 2020