Two likely Bass Otis (American 1784-4861), untitled, circa 1825, oil on wooden panel, bust length portraits of a husband and wife in the manner of Thomas Sully (British/American 1783-1872), the portrait of the husband with paper label en verso reading "4 Nov. 1825/Bass Otis of Philadea (illegible) for two/Portraits - (illegible) of Theo Irvin L/ + wife" with an additional notation of a bequest of the portrait(s), the flaps of one envelope engraved "Baltimore, Maryland", otherwise apparently unsigned, both in giltwood andposition frames. Note: Bass Otis was a noted admirer and copyist of the artist Thomas Sully.Approximate dimensions: husband Panel h. 30", w. 24. 5"; Overall h. 40. 5", w. 36. 5", d. 2. 75"; wife Panel h. 30", w. 24. 5"; Overall h. 37. 5", w. 32. 5", d. 3. 75".