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Lot 225

After John Singleton Copley, RA, American 1738-1815-  The Three Youngest Daughters of George III...

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Lot 225

After John Singleton Copley, RA, 
American 1738-1815- 
The Three Youngest Daughters of George III...

Price Realised: £66

Estimate: £150 - £200

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 225

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After John Singleton Copley, RA, 
American 1738-1815- 

The Three Youngest Daughters of George III and Queen Charlotte; 

oil on canvas board, 91 x 61 cm., (unframed). 

Provenance: 
Private Collection, UK. 

Note: 
The present work is a copy after Copley's painting in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace [RCIN 401405]. The scene effectively captures the liveliness and energy of the three youngest daughters of George III (1738-1820) and Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), a feature which was criticised by contemporaries, who found the playfulness of the scene unsuitable for a royal portrait. The subjects are the 9-year-old Princess Mary (1776-1857) on the left, striking a tambourine to amuse her 2-year-old sister, Princess Amelia (1783-1810) who is seated in the carriage, and beyond the 8-year-old Princess Sophia (1777-1848). 

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The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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