Fake or Fortune? S11E02 · Joshua Reynolds

Overview

A painting bought online for £2,700 as “in the manner of” Sir Joshua Reynolds is found beneath extensive later overpainting. Careful cleaning reveals a more ambitious composition, but the investigation must establish whether any part of the work was actually painted by Reynolds or whether it is an accomplished pastiche assembled in his style.

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1. 1 1. Elisabeth Frink2023-09-26 · 58mFiona and Philip investigate Small Warrior, a bronze sculpture bought for £90 at an Essex car-boot sale and believed to be by Dame Elisabeth Frink. Metallurgical analysis, foundry
2. 2 2. Joshua Reynolds2023-10-03 · 58mA painting bought online for £2,700 as “in the manner of” Sir Joshua Reynolds is found beneath extensive later overpainting. Careful cleaning reveals a more ambitious composition,
3. 3 3. Camille Pissarro & Paul Cézanne2023-10-10 · 58mThe team investigates two disputed French drawings: a market scene attributed to Camille Pissarro and a delicate tree study believed to be by Paul Cézanne. Technical examination, f
4. 4 4. Arshile Gorky2023-10-17 · 58mA canvas given to the owner’s late husband by Arshile Gorky’s widow may conceal an important early painting beneath a layer of white household paint. Research in Britain and the Un