Lot 316
She stands wearing a crown and a long dress, holding a scroll "My hope is in my people".
Impressed factory marks to base
Circa 1820.
Height 22.5 cm
Estimate $200 - $400
This figure is the first Royal Commemorative from the Doulton Lambeth Studio. Queen Caroline, the estranged wife of George IV, holds the banner inscribed "My Hope is in my People" showing she was popular with the public. However, she was despised by the King, who tried to divorce her and barred her from his coronation. She died a few weeks later.
The Property of a Gentleman
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8300
2:00pm - 7 May 2019
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 3 - Monday 6 May, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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