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A signed colour photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Official Portrait taken by Peter Grugeon for the 1977 Silver Jubilee, signed and dated 1981, in a gilt black leather frame. image 28 x 23 cm. overall 37 x 27 cm.
Taken by Peter Grugeon in 1975. One of the most popular images taken of the Queen. Used many times in different versions including portraits, engravings, postcards and our bank notes to this day. Also used by Andy Warhol for his famous screenprint.
The Queen is depicted wearing Grand Duchess Vladimirs' tiara (smuggled out of Russia during the revolution), Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee necklace, Queen Alexandra's wedding earrings and garter sash.
Provenance; formerly the property of Sir Michael Newington, HM Ambassador to Brazil 1987-1992.

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Possibly very slightly faded but still of fair colour.

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Auction Date:

27th Sep 22 at 9:30am BST