Both oil on poplar panel and housed in Victorian deep walnut frames with gilt liners. The gentleman seated in a wood chair wearing a brown coat over a light yellow vest with white shirt. There is a gold & ebonized memorial pin at his vest opening. He sits next to a small writing desk with inkwell, quill pen and letter. The letter has writing "Mr. John Philbey, London". The woman holds her light blue & red edged scarf which is draped over her shoulder and held in her hand. She appears to sit on a mahogany black upholstered settee. She is adorned with a jewelry suite of gold earrings, pearl necklace, mourning pin & ring. Her hair is held up with a tortoise shell hair comb. Unsigned. Both identified on reverse. Research indicates that the sitters were married on July 16th, 1827 in a New York newspaper announced their wedding on July 17th, 1827. Probably of New York or New Jersey origin. SIZE: 27" x 22". Overall: 31-1/4" x 26" and 32" x 27". CONDITION: Very good with some minor touch up. 50089-5 WAG (1,500-2,500)