Magnificent pair of oversized vintage matte-finish portraits of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip from 1953: the Elizabeth photo by Dorothy Wilding measures 14 x 18, and shows the queen seated and wearing a strapless dress with the Riband and Star of the Order of the Garter, a Lesser George at the waist, and the Diamond Diadem crown, signed on the original studio mount in fountain pen, "Elizabeth R, 1954"; the Philip photo by Baron Studios (Sterling Henry Nahum) measures 15 x 18, and portrays the prince in a handsome standing pose attired in his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, signed on the original studio mount in fountain pen, "Philip, 1954." Both photos are individually mounted and framed to an approximate size of 22 x 29; lower board of both frames feature an engraved plaque that reads: “Presented by Coronation Chapter, Imperial Order, Daughters of the Empire, Dec. 1, 1954.” In overall fine condition, with light rippling to the side edges of the Elizabeth photo. A beautiful pair of oversized royal portraits of the world's most recognized couple.
