European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792)
Head of a Young Woman in a Bonnet
Inscribed and signed "Mrs.../JReynolds" l.c.
Ink and watercolor on paper, 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. (13.7 x 8.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Sheet laid down on supporting paper/cardboard, nicks and losses to edges of sheet, not examined out of frame.
Provenance: From the Estate of Paul Lauer.
Estimate $800-1,500
Although the young woman's name appears in the inscription, it is not legible.
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Keywords
Joshua Reynolds, Paul LauerStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.