(19th century) A pair of folk art portraits, said to be Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, she in a black dress, white lace collar and cap, he in a black coat, white cravat, circa 1810, unsigned, oil on canvas, 27-1/8 x 22 in.; matching modern painted frames,. Condition: both restretched on old stretchers, lined with wax and linen, crackle, cupping, cleavage, retouch in both primarily in background and clothing affecting approximately 20% of each; frame with abrasions. Notes: 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: Estate of the Late William and Priscilla Carlebach, Mystic, Connecticut and Bedford, New York; Brunk Auctions, November 14, 2009, lot #427; Private South Carolina Collection both restretched on old stretchers, lined with wax and linen, crackle, cupping, cleavage, retouch in both primarily in background and clothing affecting approximately 20% of each; frame with abrasions