Lot 1197
  • 1197

A pair of George III painted paper and silk needlework collage portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte second half 18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • silk, pine
  • frame 6 3/8 in. by 5 3/4 in.
  • 16.2 cm; 14.6 cm
within giltwood frames; the back of one inscribed Queen Charlotte Sophia / Wife of George III / about 1765 / Restored by...,  the other inscribed King George III / about 1765 / restored by...

Condition

Overall good condition, the face of George III with inpainting; some fading to colors of silk, some small chips and losses to gilding of frames; light scratch to one glass panel.
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