Lot 315: Benjamin Patersson (1748-1815)

Benjamin Patersson (1748-1815)
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a black coat and lace cravat; and Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a blue dress with lace trim, a ribbon in her hair
the first signed, inscribed and dated 'Benj. Paterson pinxit/1786' (on the reverse); the second signed, inscribed and dated 'Benj. Paterson pinxit/Ano...1786.' and with inscription 'Renpuirt von Geo. Rud. Haring/1853.' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
both 23 x 17¾ in. (58.4 x 45.2 cm.) (2)

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