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Antique Steel Engraving "The Royal Sisters" c. 1870 [Proof / NOT a print]

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    Posted 12 years ago

    stainedglass
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    "The Royal Sisters" - J. Sant R.A. pinx / D. Desvachez sculp - c. 1870

    If I am incorrect, in this next statement, then by all means, please correct me... This is NOT a print, but a PROOF, of some sort.

    Printed on heavy, board stock, with raised 'grain', - very good/bright condition with very little foxing.
    Image only size: 9.5"x7.75" Framed to: 18"x15"
    Before I had this piece, professionally framed, [Arnold Art Gallery, Newport, RI], I, ever so lightly, ran my fingers, over the image, and could feel the ink lines. Similar to, if you would run your touch, over a crisp, brand-new, dollar bill.

    Who are the Royal Sisters? Thanks to, fellow collector, "Manikin", who solved this once, "Unsolved Mystery", the girls depicted in this engraving, are: Queen Victoria's daughters - Helena & Louise

    Addendum ~ It's amazing, what we can now find, on the internet! This info, wasn't available, 10 years ago! It seems, that at least a few of these, have circulated, in their lifetime.
    Below, is an excerpt, taken from a web resource, whose attributes, are true to form:

    ~ England c. 1870
    This is a beautiful antique steel engraving by David Joseph Desvachez (1822-1902) after a painting by James J. Sant R.A. (1820-1916 ). Both are listed in Davenport's and Sant was a member of the Royal Academy of Art. The engraving is from "The New Gallery of British Art" published by D. Appleton & Co., New York. The artist's names, title and publisher are printed at the lower margin. ~

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    1. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      They look much like Queen Victoria's older daughters ? Beautiful engraving
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/40008853@N02/3748811786/
    2. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ wolcott1: Thank you!
    3. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ Manikin: Oh my gosh! They do look like they could be! Thank you, so much!
    4. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      I thought so too Stainedglass . I would bet on it being them . The noses and eyes are sure alike and the time period would be correct for hairstyles . Beautiful photo !
    5. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Oh I see your Photo ! Here they are :-) They are her daughters I just found this one .It is Helena and Louise
      http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Queen+Victoria%27s+daughters+photos&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1237&bih=604&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=8HisdmrP2P3vPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.polyvore.com/queen_victorias_daughters_helena_louise/thing%3Fid%3D26562181&docid=EfW-iFMFZjSbTM&imgurl=http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing%253F.out%253Djpg%2526size%253Dl%2526tid%253D26562181&w=300&h=300&ei=IT1ST76xC6nm0QHF8LXQDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=220&vpy=227&dur=108&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=138&ty=149&sig=117229819210599589875&page=2&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&start=24&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:24
    6. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Oh I see your Photo ! Here they are :-) They are her daughters I just found this one .It is Helena and Louise
      http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Queen+Victoria%27s+daughters+photos&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1237&bih=604&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=8HisdmrP2P3vPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.polyvore.com/queen_victorias_daughters_helena_louise/thing%3Fid%3D26562181&docid=EfW-iFMFZjSbTM&imgurl=http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing%253F.out%253Djpg%2526size%253Dl%2526tid%253D26562181&w=300&h=300&ei=IT1ST76xC6nm0QHF8LXQDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=220&vpy=227&dur=108&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=138&ty=149&sig=117229819210599589875&page=2&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&start=24&ndsp=31&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:24
    7. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Sorry my posts are showing double I have no clue why ?
    8. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      http://www.polyvore.com/queen_victorias_daughters_helena_louise/thing?id=26562181
      This is a better link to photo .
    9. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ Manikin: Wow!! You did it...you solved this mystery, and I can now, mark this listing, as "solved"! Well done, Manikin, and thank you, ever so much!! : ) Whoo hoo!!
    10. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ scandinavian_pieces | toolate2 | vintagemad: Thank you, kindly, for the love!
    11. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ Bellin68: Thank you! ; )
    12. walksoftly walksoftly, 12 years ago
      Way too go Mani, well done.
    13. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      Thank you, vetraio50 & vintagemad!
    14. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      Thanks, Hedgewalker!
    15. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Your welcome stainedglass :-) so glad we found out who your beautiful girls were :-) I do love English Royalty History ! A Stunning engraving !
    16. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      Gearpunk...thank you, so much, for the love. What a beautiful collection, of pocket watches, you have! Very, very, nice, indeed!
    17. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      Thank you, michelleamieux, for your appreciation!
    18. stainedglass stainedglass, 12 years ago
      @ packrat-place: Thank you, for stopping by, & expressing your appreciation!
    19. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 6 years ago
      Beautiful print, Mani is the best !

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