1268 - Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) Circle - Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Carter

Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) Circle - Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Carter Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 92 × 72 cm. An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman attributed to the British master Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of the founders and the first president of the Royal Academy. The work depicts Lady Elizabeth Carter and is notable for its delicate expression, the softness of the modeling, and the subtle color palette—all characteristic of Reynolds’ style. The artist masterfully captured the distinction and introspective nature of his sitters, becoming the most celebrated portraitist of the Georgian English nobility. A painting of great quality and refinement, a representative example of 18th-century British portraiture. Provenance: private collection. Lot stored in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.