MANNER OF JOSHUA REYNOLDS (ENGLISH 1723-1792)
Portrait of an English Gentleman Holding Hat and Gloves, late 18th century
oil on canvas
77 x 64 cm (30 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.)
framed dimensions: 100 x 88 cm (39 3/8 x 34 5/8 in.)

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the painting is in good condition, some waviness to the edges due to previous stretching, relined, overall craquelure, some minuscule hardly visible losses along the left edge, to the center and lower right. UV light inspection showed heavy varnish, and no signs of restoration.

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