Lot 27: Francis Alleyne (fl.1774-1790)

Portrait of a gentleman traditionally identified as Mr. Lodington, three-quarter-length, in a grey coat and white waistcoat, seated by a writing table, holding a letter in his right hand; and Portrait of a gentleman traditionally identified as John Lodington, three-quarter-length, in a brown coat and white waistcoat with blue embroidery, seated, holding a tricorn in his left hand
oil on canvas, oval
14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (37.5 x 29.7 cm.)
a pair (2)

These portraits have in the past been attributed to John Russell R.A. (1745-1806).

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.