Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Grace Loftus,of Beverley hall yorkshire.Three-quarter-length, before a window. Dressed in blue and wearing a white bonnet. The painting is housed in a gilt frame signed, inscribed and dated ''Jos. Highmore Pinxt/ 1745'' ( mid left hand side left, seen under light) oil on canvas . The size overall being 126 x 152 cm (49.5 x 59.5 inches) whilst the painting is 97 x 118 cm ( 38 x 46.5 inches) In overall very good condition having been relined, There is some restoration including scattered retouchings/overpainting throughout. mainly seen under uv light.The frame is in excellent condition. There are labels to the reverse with details of previous restoration 1949 and brief history of sitter (see photos). Joseph Highmore 1692–1780 Joseph Highmore (13 June 1692 – 3 March 1780) was an English portrait and historical painter, illustrator and authorHighmore attended Sir Godfrey Kneller’s academy in London from 1713. In his early work he adapted Kneller’s style of portraiture to a more realistic style. Highmore was influenced and drew his inspiration from French Rococo artists making his portraits more elegant Highmore was of a scholarly disposition, and studied the law before taking up painting Many of his works can be found in National trust houses and various museums. Free worldwide delivery (excluding all taxes/customs etc, which is to be paid for by customer)delivery usually within 14 working days RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase, if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund. For all purchases made you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you. Please contact us by email (countryhousefaa@aol.com)to confirm that you are returning the item(s) and the reason for doing so. Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund. You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s). If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier, then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s) to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s). We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting does not confirm receipt by us. If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.We ship worldwide. Uk delivery is free via art courier usually within 14 working days. Overseas buyers please contact us for a quote before purchase. ...