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Engraving depicting a scene of Queen Elizabeth with ladies-i…
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Engraving depicting a scene of Queen Elizabeth with ladies-i…
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Estimate €150 - €350
Voluntary lot
Description
Engraving depicting a scene of Queen Elizabeth with ladies-in-waiting, English School, 19th century
Etching on paper. Dimensions: 23 x 22 cm; 57 x 52 cm. A historical scene featuring Queen Isabella II accompanied by several ladies-in-waiting in a serene and refined palace garden. The sovereign is seated on a stone bench whilst the female figures converse discreetly around her, creating a balanced and theatrical composition of Romantic inspiration. The drawing demonstrates a delicate rendering of the drapery, folds and plant elements, executed with a fine linear pattern characteristic of 19th-century academic engraving. The scene reflects the 19th-century interest in the idealised evocation of historical and courtly episodes, linking it to the Victorian illustrative tradition and the taste for medieval-inspired recreations. The work stands out for its compositional elegance and graphic refinement, offering a nostalgic and ceremonial vision of European royalty.
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About the sale
GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time
07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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