(possibly Massachusetts, 19th century) Portrait of Samuel Bradford, 9th generation descendent of William Bradford, Governor of Plymouth, Massachusetts, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30-1/4 x 25 in.; modern gilt wood frame,. Condition: lined with paste and restretched on new stretcher, crackle, retouch, grime, some retouch, abrasion at edges; frame resurfaced. Notes: A notable portrait painter in Boston was Chester Harding (1792-1866). This portrait shares some similarities to his work. 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 restretched on new stretcher, crackle, retouch, grime, some retouch, abrasion at edges; frame resurfaced