(Massachusetts, 1708-1765) Portrait of a Middlesex, Massachusetts Boy, by family tradition Benjamin Brown (1728-1801), unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25-1/8 in.; modern painted wood frame,. Condition: lined with paste and linen, restretched on newer stretcher, craquelure, areas of overcleaning and retouch. Notes: Benjamin Brown was the son of Susan Farwell Brown (1702-1778) and Deacon Benjamin Brown (1701-1768) of Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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: By descent in the family of the sitter; Brown Collection, Washington, DC lined with paste and linen, restretched on newer stretcher, craquelure, areas of overcleaning and retouch