Catalog Archive
Auction 169, Lot 12
Print View

NO RESERVE

"Carolus II. D.G. Mag: Brit: Fran: & Hiber: Rex &ct.", White, R.

Subject: Frontispiece, Portrait

Period: 1680 (published)

Publication: The English Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
10.7 x 17.7 inches
27.2 x 45 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This full-length portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685) shows the king in all of his regal glory, with the arms of the Order of the Garter in the background. Charles II came to power after his father, King Charles I, was executed. He was succeeded by his brother James. Used as the frontispiece for Moses Pitt's ill-fated atlas, it was engraved by Robert White, a talented engraver of line portraits born in London in 1645.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T. PITT-1a.

Condition: A

Old color with gilt highlights and gilt along the edge of the sheet at top and bottom. There is pleasant light toning.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $85

Closed on 9/12/2018

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

Read more about us...

Recent Articles

More...

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

© 2024 - All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Sitemap