Lot 135
[George VI]: "The Coronation of Their Royal Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1937," by Francis Owen Salisbury. Engraving after Salisbury's eponymous painting, which was one of his most significant works. This piece was gifted to Ambassador Joseph E. Davies and his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post. Salisbury's autograph inscription, "To his Excellency Ambassador Joseph E. Davies and M Post Davies recalling the pleasure of the settings, May 1937" appears in left border, with his bold signature, "Frank O. Salisbury" at lower right. The engraving measures 22 x 34" and is in fine condition, with just a minor scrape in hem of robe, likely at time of inscription.
Francis Owen Salisbury (1874-1962) was an English artist known for his portraits and large canvases portraying historical and national events. For a time he was known as "Britain's Painter Laureate." He was successful on both sides of the Atlantic. Estimate Value $500 - UP
From The Estate of Joseph E. Davies.
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