Prince & Princess Of Wales In 1795
Stock No
4780
2015
- £295.00
- €356 Euro
- $373 US Dollar
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Item Description
A fine little pair of mezzotint drolls published at the end of the eighteenth century to meet popular demand and interest in the Royal Family. ‘The First Interview of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ and ‘The Marriage Ceremony of the Prince and Princess of Wales’. Published May 1795 by John Fairburn at Minories, London.
Within hand made replica print frames.
o.s:6 7/8 inches x 8 7/8 inches.
This pair of drolls represent the first meeting and subsequent marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King George IV (1762-1830) and Queen Caroline (of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel) (1768-1821)
The same pair of drolls are held by the National Trust at Dyrham in Gloucestershire. Refernce No.NT 452905.2
Item Info
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Seller Location
London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
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