Portraits and Photography Online Auction

October 22, 2009

LOT 160

Lot 160

Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976 )

Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976 )
Lot 160 Details
Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976 ), British

HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH, THE QUEEN MOTHER

Bromide print, 1946; signed in ink by the artist on the image lower right, mounted, autographed in brown ink: “Elizabeth R 1954” on the mount at the bottom. Contained in a black leather frame with gilt stamped crest with the Queen Mother’s cipher initials ER beneath a coronet.
Sheet 5.9" x 4.3" — 15 x 11 cm.; 7.75" x 5.6" — 19.7 x 14.2 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $366
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate Collection of Lucien St. Amand, Ottawa

Note:

A bromide proof print, 1946 is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London, Ref. no. NPGx34042

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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