Circa 1820, oil on poplar panel, the lady and gentleman both fashionably dressed and depicted seated, unsigned, antique molding tacked on to panels for framing.

DOA 30 x 25 1/8 in.

Descended through the family of David P. Halsey (b. 1822) of Sullivan County, New York

The sitters are purported to be Mr. William Halsey and his wife. Included with the lot is Mrs. Halsey's silk belt.

Both with old varnish; line of possible re-touch to left of woman's face visible under black light; gentleman's portrait with crazing.

$2,000 - 4,000