Sale 5955
London, South Kensington
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25 February 2009
Price realised
GBP 250
Estimate
A FAITHFUL REPRESENTATION OF THE TRIAL OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN CAROLINE OF ENGLAND IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS 1820 printed in sepia on cotton, showing the Peers, the Queen and the royal attorneys, with a large portrait medallion of Bartolomo Bergami above--17.5in. x 24in. (45cm. x 60cm.)
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Bartolomo Bergami was said to be the Queen's lover. The original drawing is attributed to I Stack.
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