GEORGE LINEN (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN, BORN AFTER 1802-DIED AFTER 1888) A PAIR OF FRAMED OVAL PORTRAITS OF THE MARCH SMITH BROTHERS • Oil on canvas • Unsigned; each identified on handwritten labels (affixed to the reverse) • Framed • 17 15/16' x 14 15/16' sight size • 25 3/5' x 22 3/5' frame size Footnotes: N.B. The handwritten labels affixed to the reverse of each portrait read, respectively: Anthony March Smith / Son of Catherine March Smith / Brother of Hannah Annie Smith who married James E. Atkinson in 1844 / Painted by George LINEN a Scotsman who came to this country in 1843 + specialized in small oils of distinguished people / inherited by [...] from Cousin Morris Tyson the son of Thomas Marsh Smith / Son of Catherine Marsh Smith / Brother of Hannah Annie Smith / who married J.E. Atkinson in 1844 / Painted by George LINEN a Scotsman who came to this country in 1843 + specialized in small oils on distinguished people / Inherited by [...] from Cousin Morris Tyson / son of Catherin Ellen Smith who married Robert Tyson Portraits by George Linen appear in distinguished collections, including those of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. OVERALL CONDITION: Canvas has been lined. Stable craquelure throughout as well as some minor superficial surface accretions. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing