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King George III (1738-1820), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold initials 'GR' (bottom), within blue mount; together with his brother Ernest Augustus, Duke of York (1739-1767), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold inscription 'Duke of York' (bottom), within blue mount
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A PAIR OF CREAM WAX PORTRAIT RELIEFS OF KING GEORGE III AND ERNEST AUGUSTUS, DUKE OF YORK (LATE 18TH CENTURY)
King George III (1738-1820), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold initials 'GR' (bottom), within blue mount; together with his brother Ernest Augustus, Duke of York (1739-1767), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold inscription 'Duke of York' (bottom), within blue mount
the wax portraits in. (38 mm.) and 1 3/16 in. (30 mm.) high, respectively, oval carved painted bronzed wood frames (2)
King George III (1738-1820), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold initials 'GR' (bottom), within blue mount; together with his brother Ernest Augustus, Duke of York (1739-1767), in profile to the right, on glass surround with gold inscription 'Duke of York' (bottom), within blue mount
the wax portraits in. (38 mm.) and 1 3/16 in. (30 mm.) high, respectively, oval carved painted bronzed wood frames (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note the heights for these lots should read 2 2/8 in. for the Duke of York (5 7/16 in. with frame) and 2 1/2 in. for King George III (5 7/16 in. with frame), and not as stated in the catalogue.