(American/Massachusetts, 1801-1885). New Bedford artist. Unsigned. To include: (A) Portrait of Andrew Robeson (1787-1862). Pictured in a black suit with white collar. Sight size: 29 1/2″ high x 24 1/2″ wide. In an exceptional, heavily carved ornate gilded frame measuring: 41″ high x 36″ wide. (B) Portrait of Anna Rodman Robeson (1786-1848). Pictured in a lace bonnet. Sight size: 29 1/2″ high x 24 1/2″ wide. In an exceptional, heavily carved ornate gilded frame measuring: 41″ high x 36″ wide. Along with a modern genealogy list for Andrew Robeson. Sight size: 27 1/2″ high x 19 1/2″ wide. In a plain black frame under glass measuring: 29″ high x 21″ wide. Andrew Robeson was a member of New Bedford’s Quaker community. He was a prominent merchant, and abolitionist. Anna was the daughter of Elizabeth Rotch and Samuel Rodman, one of New Bedford’s most important whaling merchants. (A) Minor inpainting. Frame shows several small old repairs. (B) Minor inpainting. Frame shows minor losses.
