Amazing vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10.25 coronation portrait of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret, taken by Dorothy Wilding on the day of George VI's coronation—May 12, 1937—affixed to its original 8.5 x 11.5 mount, signed on the mount in ink, "George R. I.," "Elizabeth R," "Elizabeth," and "Margaret." Also signed in the lower left corner in white ink by the photographer, "Dorothy Wilding, London." Reverse bears Wilding's studio label. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, some light silvering along the top, and some light rippling along the bottom. A marvelous image of the royal family on their important day, signed by two British monarchs—a simply stunning piece.
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