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Robert Alexander Hillingford
Elizabeth in the Tower - 19th Century Oil Painting Famous Scene Tower of London
circa 1880

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A very large fine 19th century oil on canvas depicting the 1554 imprisonment of ‘Princess Elizabeth in the Tower’ by the eminent Royal Academy painter Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828-1904). The painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a fine quality, newly commissioned, bespoke gold metal leaf frame. As with all of the original antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in the very finest condition it can be for its age, having just been professionally cleaned and re-varnished. Clients should also note that fully insured, tracked and signed for international shipping is complimentary. On 18th March 1554 Princess Elizabeth -daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - was incarcerated in the Tower of London by her sister, and rival for the English throne, Mary Tudor. The Princess’ worst fears were soon realised when a warrant for her execution was delivered to the Lieutenant of the Tower, Sir John Brydges (shown in the painting standing, in armour, to the right). It was signed by every member of Mary’s Privy Council but upon examination Sir John saw that the signature of the Queen herself was absent and refused to act upon the death warrant. Although a staunch Catholic and servant of the Queen, Sir John Brydges was also a man of principle and duty and his intervention saved the life of the future Queen Elizabeth I. Dimensions: (framed) 145cm x 95cm (57” x 37”) Dimensions: (canvas only) 127cm x 76cm (50” x 30”) Medium: Oil on canvas. Provenance: Sold at auction in 17th June 1927. Thence in private UK collection. Presentation: Superb quality gilt metal leaf frame. All of the new frames we commission are especially made for us to order by one of the UK’s top period frame makers. Condition: Excellent. Newly professionally cleaned, restored and re-varnished. Ready to hang. We do not sell dirty, damaged or unframed works of art. Conservation: Where necessary the paintings we sell are cleaned and restored by Fine Art Restoration (est.1974) or Simon Gillespie Studio, as seen on BBC Television's 'Fake or Fortune' and 'Britain's Lost Masterpieces'. About AFP Academy Fine Paintings is an international fine art dealership based in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England. We specialise in 19th century British and European oil paintings and are full members of both LAPADA (the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers) and CINOA (the International Confederation of Art & Antique Dealer Associations.). My name is Gavin Claxton and in addition to being an art dealer I also work as a fine art expert on BBC television. Storage & Packaging Once cleaned and restored our paintings are kept in professionally monitored, high security, climate-controlled storage. All of our paintings are fully insured. Packaging and shipping is handled by the UK’s leading fine art transporter. We ship internationally with FedEx International Priority. Many thanks for visiting, and of course please do call or drop me an email any time. Best regards, Gavin Claxton

Creator:
Robert Alexander Hillingford (1828 - 1904, British)
Creation Year:
circa 1880
Dimensions:
Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Movement & Style:
Victorian
Period:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Gerrards Cross, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU74136169382

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Robert Alexander Hillingford
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