Lot # : 183 - After Sir Joshua Reynolds "Lady Caroline Howard"

Inviting and light original painting of Lady Caroline Howard after Sir Joshua Reynolds. This is an original painting. Medium: Oil on canvas board. Condition: Very good overall. Edition: Unique original work of art. Signature: Lower right. Size: 24 x 17.5 in. Frame: 27 x 21 in. Provenance: From the private estate of a long time art collector. According to the consignor this fine painting has not undergone an expert authentication certification process, hence is being sold as after the artist. Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA FRS FRSA was an English painter who specialized in portraits. John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century. He promoted the Grand Style in painting, which depended on idealization of the imperfect. Born: July 16, 1723, Plympton, Plymouth, United Kingdom. Died: February 23, 1792 (age 68 years), Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom. Four Seasons Auction Gallery/Aardvark Antiques, LLC does not authenticate thus the very low auction estimates. We welcome you to bring an expert in to examine any of our art. This piece is sold In the Manner of the artist, it is not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. Our definition of In the manner of: The auction house believes that the work is done in the manner or style of the named artist and possibly after their lifetime. It is fully bidders' responsibility to check and inspect the artwork for accuracy, provenance, etc. before putting a bid. Congratulations to the winning bidder on this spectacular, original, artwork!