Probate of the Will of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight deceased ...

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Probate of the Will of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Knight deceased dated 28th February 1792, the vellum document with hand written ink script detailing the wishes of Reynolds pre-death remarking on his failing eyesight, the requested beneficiaries of his art works and other related details. Various signatories in pen including Reynolds. Unfolded max. H63cm x W64cm.

Together with related C19th and C20th genealogical books collected by descendants

Provenance - the document has been passed down through descent via the Palmers, Columbs and now sold by the direct descendants of Mary Reynolds (Joshua Reynolds sister), genealogical research has been carried out by the family.

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Auction Date:
17th Jun 23 at 10am BST

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