Richard Paton ( 1717 - 1791 ) was a British painter. Richard Paton s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 411.46 USD for To Lord Rodney Admiral of the White Lord Hood, Sir Francis Samuel Drake…etc in 2004 to 54487.61 USD for The action between Admiral Boscawen’s fleet and the French fleet in Louisburgh Harbour, 26th