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Lot 645: George Clive and his Family with Indian Maid after Joshua Reynolds
2023-10-28T14:00:00Z
Start price: $100
Estimated price: $400 - $800
Lot 645:
George Clive and his Family with Indian Maid after Joshua Reynolds
Description
A 20th century rendering oil on canvas after leading 18th century British portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) showing George Clive (d.1779) with his wife Sidney (sic) and young daughter and their Indian maid, painted in 1765. George Clive was an MP and cousin of Robert Clive, aka Clive of India (1725-1774), one of the most controversial figures in British military history and the power behind the setting up of the East India Company. Presumably, George also played a role in the venture, hence the presence of the Indian maid. What is especially remarkable about the portrait, apart from the chalky pallor of Clive and family, is the maid herself, who Reynolds has placed centrally and clearly took the greatest pleasure in painting. The daughter is probably Sidney Clive, born in April 1764. Measuring approx 58" tall x 68" wide. Very good and well presented as shown, see photos.
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