(American, late 19th century)

Pair of Wedding Portraits: Portrait of Jose Manuel Macias, unsigned, oil on canvas, 27-1/8 x 22 in.; Portrait of Juanna Macias, unsigned, oil on canvas, 27 x 22 in.; matching gilt wood and composition frames, 33-1/4 x 27-7/8 x 2-1/4 in.; Portrait of Mariano Hernandez (father of Juanna Macias), unsigned, oil on canvas, 34-3/4 x 28 in.; gilt wood frame, 40-1/2 x 33-3/8 x 1-1/2 in.; together with a French black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie table box, probably late 19th century, fabric lined interior, stamped to bottom "EG A Paris", 3-3/4 x 11-1/8 x 8-3/8 in.; together with 22 pieces of assorted textiles and embroidery; three silver-plated dishes, calling card plate; serving dish, Gorham Co., inscribed "HJM 1863-1888"; decorative bowl, Gorham Co.; largest, 12-3/8 x 7-1/4 x 2-1/8 in.

Provenance: By descent in the Macias family; Private Collection, North Carolina

Note: Jose Manuel Macias was a Cuban revolutionary thinker and diplomat, and wrote the book "Cuba in Revolution: A Statement of Facts”. The couple was exiled due to their beliefs in Cuban independence and traveled to the United States. According to family stories, they entered the country through the port at Baltimore and spent time in New York before they ultimately settled in Washington D.C. While the couple was married in Cuba, it is believed that these are their wedding portraits that were completed upon their arrival in the United States. The silver-plate dishes, box of lace and photographs are personal items of the couple. Mariano Hernandez is the father of Juanna Macias.