Lot 162
Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976)
Lot 162 Details
Dorothy Wilding (1893-1976), British
THE PRINCESS MARY, PRINCESS ROYAL AND COUNTESS OF HAREWOOD (1897-1965)
Bromide print; signed by the artist in black ink on the image lower left, signed and dated in blue pen, Mary/ 1955 on the image lower right, mounted, stamped, “Portrait by Dorothy Wilding/London” in purple ink verso. Contained in a blue leather frame with gilt stamped cipher M with coronet ornament
7.0" x 5.0" (17.8 cm x 12.7 cm)
Estimate $400-$600
Provenance:
Estate Collection of Lucien St. Amand, Ottawa
Note:
Throughout Her Royal Highness’ life and various name changes, her signature was always as written on this photograph simply "Mary". Princess Mary wore the same gown and jewels at the coronation of her niece in 1953.
Lucien St. Amand was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 3, 1926 and died in Ottawa, Ontario on January 31, 2007. Mr. St. Amand held a long distinguished career with the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (C.R.T.C.). Mr. St. Amand was also founder and director of several radio stations in Ontario and Quebec.