[Oil on canvas in an elaborate gilded frame. 18th century in the manner of Pierre Gobert (1662-1744). Beautifully painted, with almost a miniaturist's skill, this portrait is of an intimate size, being only 24 inches tall including the frame. This high quality and animated portrait of Louis XV beautifully captures both the regality of this young king and his childhood innocence.] [Attr. to PIERRE GOBERT (1662 – 13 February 1744) was a French painter. He was born in Fontainebleau, the son of the sculptor Jean Gobert. Pierre entered the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture on 31 December 1701 as a portraitist. During the reign of Louis XV he became the preferred painter of the great ladies of the court as evidenced by the large collection of portraits that he executed during that time. SIZE: 23.75 x 22 x 3 inches framed.] [PROVENANCE: *Reputably from the Collection of Lady Fraser, Scotland. * Collection of a Somerset family, originally from Scotland.]