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Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638-1705) by John Faber Jnr After Sir Godfrey Kneller.
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Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638-1705) by John Faber Jnr After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

18th century
Sold 15 May 2026 · The Mezzotint Man
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF MARY OF MODENA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN (1638-1705) BY JOHN FABER JNR AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.

Fine and diminutive mezzotint portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638 - 1705)

The monarch is depicted bust length in semi-circular niche with titles and dates below. From John Faber the Younger's series of ten plates of English Kings and Queens, from William I to Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.

Roman Catholic Queen of James II and only daughter of Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena, Mary intended to enter a convent until her marriage with James (1673). She then dedicated herself to the conversion of England, but her support of her husband's pro-Catholic policies made her unpopular. The fear of a Catholic succession to the throne, caused by the birth of their son James Francis Edward in 1688, led to the invitation of William of Orange to England.

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Sheet: 12.5cm x by 17.5cm

Framed: 26xcm x 21cm

Price: £520

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

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SA1209273
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF MARY OF MODENA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN (1638-1705) BY JOHN FABER JNR AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.

Fine and diminutive mezzotint portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638 - 1705)

The monarch is depicted bust length in semi-circular niche with titles and dates below.

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From John Faber the Younger's series of ten plates of English Kings and Queens, from William I to Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.
The Mezzotint Man
fig 1. A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border.
fig 1. Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638-1705) by John Faber Jnr After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Roman Catholic Queen of James II and only daughter of Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena, Mary intended to enter a convent until her marriage with James (1673). She then dedicated herself to the conversion of England, but her support of her husband's pro-Catholic policies made her unpopular. The fear of a Catholic succession to the throne, caused by the birth of their son James Francis Edward in 1688, led to the invitation of William of Orange to England.

fig 2. A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border.
fig 2. Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638-1705) by John Faber Jnr After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Higher resolution images upon request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Sheet: 12.5cm x by 17.5cm

Framed: 26xcm x 21cm

Price: £520

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1209273
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Archive I A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border. SOLD15 MAY 26

Mezzotint Portrait of Mary of Modena Queen of Great Britain (1638-1705) by John Faber Jnr After Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Archive II A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border. View II
Archive III A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border. View III
Archive IV A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border. View IV
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A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF MARY OF MODENA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN (1638-1705) BY JOHN FABER JNR AFTER SIR GODFREY KNELLER.
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A framed antique monochrome mezzotint portrait of a royal figure set inside a dark moulded wooden frame with a gilded inner border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsOval aperture, Lettered cartouche, Moulded frame, Gilded slip
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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Mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, invented in the seventeenth century, which allows for rich tonal gradations and deep shadows without relying on traditional line hatching.

Authentic prints from this era are typically printed on laid paper made from plant fibres, often featuring visible watermarks, using oil-based printers ink framed in timber moulding.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the plate mark impression in the paper, the texture of the ink under magnification, the presence of laid paper characteristics, and matching typography with known historical registries.

Pairing historical portraits with neutral walls and clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a sophisticated juxtaposition that highlights the artworks tonal depth and craftsmanship.

Antique prints should be kept away from direct sunlight, mounted using acid-free materials, and displayed in environments with stable humidity and temperature controls to prevent foxing and paper degradation.
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