Lot Essay
Lord Lewis Gordon was one of the three brothers of Lord Charles Gordon (see lot 4).
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Portrait of Lord Lewis Gordon, aged 13, half-length, in a blue coat and a gold waistcoat, feigned oval
Details
John Alexander (1724-1772)
Portrait of Lord Lewis Gordon, aged 13, half-length, in a blue coat and a gold waistcoat, feigned oval
with identifying inscription (lower left) and with inscription and date 'Alexander pinx 1738.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
in a contemporary carved, gilded and sanded frame
Portrait of Lord Lewis Gordon, aged 13, half-length, in a blue coat and a gold waistcoat, feigned oval
with identifying inscription (lower left) and with inscription and date 'Alexander pinx 1738.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
in a contemporary carved, gilded and sanded frame
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sale room notice
The dates given in the catalogue for John Alexander are erroneous and should read c.1690-1757.