(possibly Massachusetts, 18th century) Portrait of Susan Farwell Brown (1702/3-1778), wife of Deacon Benjamin Brown (1702-1768) of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, by family tradition, unsigned, oil on canvas, 29-1/2 x 24-3/4 in.; modern painted wood frame,. Condition: lined with paste and linen and restretched on new stretcher, craquelure, flaking, yellowed varnish, stretcher marks, retouch; frame with abrasions. Notes: The treatment of the jewels in the hair of this sitter bears resemblance to those in the potrait of [Abigail Chesebrough] by Joseph Blackburn, active in Massachusetts 1754-1763. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Bess Brown, Washington, DC lined with paste and linen and restretched on new stretcher, craquelure, flaking, yellowed varnish, stretcher marks, retouch; frame with abrasions