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LOT 16

Lot 16

James Gillray (1757-1815)

James Gillray (1757-1815)
Lot 16 Details
James Gillray (1757-1815), British

THE BRIDAL NIGHT (THE MARRIAGE OF CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, THE PRINCESS ROYAL, AND THE HEREDITARY PRINCE OF WURTEMBERG), MAY 18, 1797

Hand-coloured engraving with letters, further annotated in pen and ink in an unknown hand, with an extended title, "...of the Prince Royal England" and a key identifying the figures from left to right, some including: "L' Salisbury; K. Geo III; Queen Charlotte; D of York; D of Clarence; D of Gloucester" and others in pen and ink to the margin. Published by H. Humphrey.
Plate 11.7 ins x 17.5 ins; 29.7 cms x 44.4 cms

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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James Gillray (1757-1815)
  • James Gillray (1757-1815)
  • James Gillray (1757-1815)
Provenance:

Frank Jarman Limited Fine Art Dealers, Ottawa, ON label verso;
Prominent Private Collection, Fredericton, NB

Note:

The scene depicts members of the extended Royal Family ushering the happy couple to their bedchamber at Windsor Palace.

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