Bidspirit auction | William Doughty after Joshua Reynolds

William Doughty after Joshua Reynolds Mezzotint Samuel Johnson - William Doughty (British, 1757-1782) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (British, 1723-1792). Mezzotint on paper, Samuel Johnson, L.L.D., 1779. The print is mounted to a foam board backing. Sheet: 17 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.