AFTER SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK (FLEMISH, 1599-1641)

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AFTER SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK (FLEMISH, 1599-1641)
The three eldest children of King Charles I: King Charles II (1630-1683) when Prince of Wales, King James II and VII (1633-1701) when Duke of York, Mary, Princess of Orange (1631-1660), in an interior with two spaniels
on ivory
2 13/16 x 3½ in. (71 x 89 mm.), gilt-metal mount within burr wood veneered frame

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

The original painting by van Dyck is in the British Royal Collection (RCIN 404403). Van Dyck painted the children twice in 1635: the earlier composition showed the young Prince of Wales in a dress but this did not meet with the King's approval and a second version was made in which the Prince of Wales is depicted in more grown up and regal attire.

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