Lot 318: HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)

HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)
A gentleman, in gold-embroidered ochre coat and waistcoat, lace cravat, powdered hair en queue, black wig-bag; together with a gentleman, in gold-bordered blue coat and waistcoat with gold buttons, powdered hair en queue (English School, circa 1770); together with a lady, in white-trimmed raspberry dress, dark hair decorated with pearls (English School, circa 1770)
the former signed with initials 'HS' (lower right)
the former enamel, the reminder on ivory
ovals; 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.) high, gold brooch frame; 15/16 in. (23 mm.) high, gold frame; 5/8 in. (16 mm.) high, silver mount with gold reverse (3)

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It has been suggested that the gentleman by Henry Spicer is John Lodge and the lady in raspberry is his sister, Elizabeth. For more information about the Lodge family and papers historically associated with these portrait miniatures, see lot 337.