The ‘Windsor Beauties’ Room Divider

19th century

Sold by Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

The ‘Windsor Beauties’ Room Divider

Carved from solid oak, the screen consisting of four hinged panels, with scrolled and foliate carving along the frames, and shield-shaped caned panels centred with hand-painted cartouches of Sir Peter Lely’s series of ‘Windsor Beauties.’

English, circa 1860

The Windsor Beauties

The Windsor Beauties are a collection of portrait paintings created by Sir Peter Lely and his workshop in the early to mid-1660s. Commissioned by Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, the paintings depict ladies of the court of King Charles II, some of whom were his mistresses. The name ‘Windsor Beauties’ originates from the original location of the collection at Windsor Castle.

Physical Dimensions

Height

196cm (77.17")

Width

244cm (96.06")

Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074007

Dealers Internal Reference

6616

Dealers Notes

This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

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Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

The ‘Windsor Beauties’ Room Divider

Carved from solid oak, the screen consisting of four hinged panels, with scrolled and foliate carving along the frames, and shield-shaped caned panels centred with hand-painted cartouches of Sir Peter Lely’s series of ‘Windsor Beauties.’

English, circa 1860

The Windsor Beauties

“

The Windsor Beauties are a collection of portrait paintings created by Sir Peter Lely and his workshop in the early to mid-1660s.

Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

Commissioned by Anne Hyde, Duchess of York, the paintings depict ladies of the court of King Charles II, some of whom were his mistresses. The name ‘Windsor Beauties’ originates from the original location of the collection at Windsor Castle.