Description: About this work: A lovely 19th century portrait of Queen Charlotte after Thomas Frye (1710-1762). This portrait of the Queen depicts her wearing her vast array of jewelry; William Vile’s jewel cabinet was made to house these magnificent jewels. The portrait is based on the mezzotint by Thomas Frye, who was one of the most successful mezzotinters of his era, as well as a portraitist in oil, pastel and miniature. Frye, who was born in Ireland, painted a portrait of Frederick, Prince of Wales in 1741. Over twenty years later his intention to make a portrait of Queen Charlotte took him to the theater; this was presumably the only place where Frye could capture her likeness in the flesh. It is said that the Queen, seeing the artist at work, obligingly turned her face towards him, in effect granting him an informal sitting. Antique oil paintings of Queen Charlotte appear to be quite scarce compared to other royals of the time. This work is oil on canvas laid to a wood stretcher. It is unframed and appears to be unsigned. Size: 11 5/8 inches tall by 9 5/8 inches wide (painting) 11 7/8 inches tall by 9 7/8 inches wide (stretcher) Provenance: Private collection, NJ; Acquired from the above Condition: Scattered restoration throughout, including repaired tear to the left of her face extending into her floral veil. Small loss to lower right corner. Slight lifting of canvas off stretcher. Wear and losses to stretcher. This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold! Feel free to ask any questions.
Price: 1900 USD
Location: Morrisville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-08-11T19:10:25.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: 19th C. English School after Thomas Frye (1710-1762)
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Medium
Signed: No
Title: Her Majesty Queen Charlotte of Great Britain
Material: Canvas, Oil, Wood Stretcher
Region of Origin: Great Britain
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Women, Figures, Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Personalize: No
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 11 7/8 in
Theme: Portrait, Royalty, Queens, History, Famous People
Style: Traditional, Antique, 18th Century Style, English, British, 19th Century, Figurative Art, Portraiture
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Width: 9 7/8 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 19th century
