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Studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A. Plympton, Devon 1723-1792 London
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A.
- The laughing girl
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 24 3/4 in.
- 76.2 by 63 cm.
Provenance
Judge William H. Moore, New York
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Lined canvas. A crudely repaired 1 inch tear at upper left corner; severe pigment separation on the face, hair and arms; very yellowed varnish.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The present painting is a studio variant of an original work painted by Reynolds in 1782, now in a private collection. David Mannings lists three versions and various other copies of this subject in Sir Joshua Reynolds: A Complete Catalogue of His Paintings, New Haven and London, 2000, pp. 596-7.