Charles II Coronation etchings found in cupboard
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25th April 2023
A set of etchings depicting the Coronation of Charles II has been discovered in the back of a cupboard, 362 years after the ceremony.
We are delighted to be offering for sale in our 19th July auction at rare set of black and white etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677), depicting ‘The Cavalcade or His Majesties Passing Through The City of London Towards His Coronation’.
This fascinating set has opportunely surfaced weeks before the Coronation of King Charles III, after being discovered by Auctioneer and Valuer Tom Blest whilst searching in a cupboard on a private valuation visit. The etchings are said to be in "very good condition".
Ms Southon said the "fascinating" artworks showed "the full procession including the Duke of York, the full Royal Household, aristocracy and King Charles II" along with the royal crown, orb and sceptre.
She added: "The same crown and regalia will be used in May for the procession of Charles III in today's more streamlined occasion.
"But smartphones will be the chroniclers of today's coronation rather than Bohemian engravers like Wenceslaus Hollar."
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