George Romney ( 1734 - 1802 ) was a British painter. George Romney s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 42540 USD for A mother holding her child in 2003 to 632000 USD for PORTRAIT OF MRS. PRINGLE, NÉE MISS BALNEAVIS in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.