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CEREMONIAL OF THE CORONATION OF HIS MOST SACRED MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FOURTH
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Sir L. Cole, Sir G. Cockburn, Judge Abbot, Lord Bexley, the Hon. J. Beckett and the Dean of Windsor
- 24¼in by 20in
Engraved from originals by Charles Wild and by James & Francis Stephanoff, later republished by Henry Bohn in Sir George Nayler's 'Coronation of His Most Sacred Majesty King George the Fourth', published posthumously in 1837, with gilt letterpress, etching with hand-colouring, mounted, glazed and framed
Provenance
J. Rochelle Thomas (letter laid down on verso to Mrs R. Sofia Oswald Smith, daughter of Arthur Vansittart, gifting the engraving to her)
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. I, probably 'Store Room / Illuminated Coronation Order of Procession'
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Arthur Vansittart (1807-1859), rode in William IV’s Coronation procession.