Attributed to Andrew Benjamin Lens (b.c. 1713-d. after 1779)

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Attributed to Andrew Benjamin Lens (b.c. 1713-d. after 1779)
Jane, Countess of Arran, in blue dress with white underslip
gold-cased frame with reeded border
oval, 16in. (40mm.) high; An Officer, facing left in scarlet coat with blue facings and gold lace, powdered hair en queue; a Cleric, in black robes and lawn collar, powdered hair; and an Officer, facing left in gold-embroidered blue coat (English School, 18th Century)
the first two in gold bracelet clasp frames
ovals, 1.3/8in. (35mm.) to 1in. (38mm.) high; and a Lady, in fur-bordered white dress, her hair upswept with falling ringlets on her shoulders (German School, circa 1770)
bracelet clasp frame
oval, 1in. (38mm.) high (5)

Lot Essay

Jane, Countess of Arran married Sir Arthur Gore, 3rd Bt., 1st Earl of Arran on 16th March 1730. She was the widow of William Worth and daughter and heiress of Richard Saunders of Saunders Court. She died 20 March 1747 leaving issue

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