La Reine Alexandra

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Paul César Helleu (French, 1859-1927)
La Reine Alexandra
drypoint in colours, circa 1901, on wove paper, signed in pencil, numbered 47, with margins, laid down on card, irregular staining, scattered foxing, framed
P. 550 x 340 mm., S. 675 x 465 mm.

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Lot Essay

Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) was the daughter-in-law of Queen Victoria and wife of King Edward VII who reigned 1901-1910. She was popular with the general public demonstrated by the fact they chose to name the newly opened public exhibition space in North London, Alexandra Palace, after her. She was a lady of great style who London’s leading social elite were eager to emulate.

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