CHRISTENING PHOTO OF PRINCE GEORGE
GEORGE
(William, Prince of Hanover, 1915-2006, 2nd eldest son of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Brunswick, brother-in-law of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) and his wife Princess SOPHIE (of Greece and Denmark, 1914-2001, Youngest daughter of Prince Andrew of Greece, elder sister of Prince Philip)
Fine Photo signed by both with the children named by the Princess
showing the family with the Princess seated with the infant Georg in her lap in his Christening Robe, with Prince Welf standing with his father behind them, 4½" x 3½", no place,
Item Date:
1950
Stock No:
40418
£375
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THE CORONATION TICKET FOR THE DEPUTY EARL MARSHAL WHO PLANNED THE CORONATION
GEORGE IV
(1762-1830, King of Great Britain)
Fine example of his Coronation Ticket numbered 2041, given to Lord MOLYNEUX
giving him admission Poets Corner, the King's Box in Westminster Abbey, printed in blue, 10½" x 9½", no date,
Item Date:
1821
Stock No:
40461
£550
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HAYDON ADVISES TITE ON THE DECORATION FOR THE ROYAL EXCHANGE
HAYDON
(Benjamin Robert, 1786-1846, Historical Painter)
Autograph Letter Signed to Sir William TITE
(1798-1873, Architect, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, MP) saying that he knows that he has "always expressed to you my conviction that Historical Fresco decoration was essential to the Completion of the new Royal Exchange. There are 24 large spaces, and 8 small ones; the large ones might be filled with a grand series of historical illustrations of the rise, progress & conclusion of our Commercial power. The small ones might have Chiarooscuro figures of the greatest Men (considered in the city) as being the most prominent in contributing to the Commercial power commemorated. As the building is under one Architect, & the ceiling under one decorator, so it is my opinion the historical series, should be under the direction of one artist, but as this admirable & reasonable plan might be considered ... exclusive to others of eminent talents, more might be admitted, to contribute their inventions, but, only under the most stringent laws, that each admitted; is but to develop in his respective portion, a part of the series decided, to illustrate one great Pictorial or Historical object; & no artist whatever ought to be permitted to begin any portion, unless that portion has been sanctioned by Committee & architect, as a portion of the original idea. The admission of more than one, on such restrictions might then help the splendor of the whole. With respect to the Estimate of the Expense the more immediate object of your enquiry it would not be quite possible to be definitive unless an Experiment be first tried. 1st. A fine Fresco might be first painted on the right side of the great Entrance (looking towards the Duke) on the very beginning of the series £300 would not be too much for one only. 2nd. Two might be painted, one on each side being the first & the last in the Series £400 for two ... 3. The whole West end might be done on an experiment, 900 or 1000,wold not be too much for one end only ... To conclude dear Sir, 4000, would put 500 in his pocket, £500 would enable him to plan 1000 in the funds for old age ..." with a long postscript on the same lines, 4 sides 4to., London, 14 Burwood Place, 11th July
Item Date:
1845
Stock No:
40420
£750
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THE POPE ON HIS SECOND VISIT TO AUSTRIA
JOHN PAUL II
(born Karol Józef Wojtyla, 1920-2005, Polish Pope from 1978, beatified in 2011)
Fine colour Portrait photo boldly signed, with the place and date,
showing him three quarters length giving a blessing, 11½" x 8", "Osterreich, 23-27 Juin", June
Item Date:
1988
Stock No:
40433
£1275
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MACLISE
(Daniel, 1806-1870, R.A., Historical Painter)
Autograph Letter Signed 'Danl. Maclise' to an unnamed correspondent
saying that he regrets "not being able to accept your very kindly invitation to dine with you ... On that day one or two of my colleagues dine here with me when I shall try to emulate the same friendship you speak of at your own board ...", 4 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Tuesday, no date,
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
40454
£150
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