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FEATURES
This offering is an extraordinarily rare and historically significant c.1992 British royal presentation chromogenic photographic print portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, captured by the iconic royal photographer Terry O’Neill. This official full-length portrait, taken on January 30, 1992, depicts the Queen standing in the Grand Corridor of Windsor Castle, exuding elegance and authority. Wearing the regal Burmese Ruby Tiara, the Garter Star, and the Royal Family Orders, the Queen is presented with unparalleled grace and dignity. This print is boldly hand-signed “Elizabeth R” (Elizabeth Regina) in black fountain pen ink and dated 1994, making it an exceedingly rare and one-of-a-kind artifact of royal provenance.
The photograph is housed in a high-quality genuine wood gold gilt ornate frame, complemented by double linen acid-free matting and UV protective glass, preserving its exceptional quality. The framed dimensions are 20.5 inches by 26.25 inches, with the photograph itself measuring 13.0 inches by 19.0 inches. The signed portrait is an extraordinary testament to the Queen’s reign, further distinguished by its provenance and the prestige of its creator. Terry O’Neill, a celebrated photographer whose work has adorned national galleries and elite private collections worldwide, captured this definitive representation of Queen Elizabeth II during one of the most prominent periods of her life and reign.
The portrait also celebrates the rich symbolism of the Burmese Ruby Tiara, commissioned in 1973 by the House of Garrard and crafted from rubies gifted to the Queen as a wedding present from the people of Burma. These 96 rubies were intended as a symbol of protection against illness and evil, making the tiara a deeply personal and iconic piece of royal jewelry.
A comparable unsigned print of this portrait is valued at £3000, highlighting the immense value and rarity of this hand-signed version. This extraordinary work is a tangible link to Queen Elizabeth II’s unparalleled legacy and a monumental piece of British royal history. Perfectly suited for collectors of royal memorabilia or fine photographic art, this museum-quality masterpiece offers significant upside investment potential.
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