Elizabeth II signed 1953 Coronation photo

A rare autographed Coronation photograph showing Queen Elizabeth seated flanked by her standing Maids of Honour. Signed at the base of the photograph “Elizabeth R 1953”. The reverse is inscribed: “To Ethel wishing you a Happy New Year and Christmas from Lady Anne”.

Sold in a period frame with easel back. Frame measures 14.5cm x 12cm.

Lady Anne is Lady Anne Coke, who is pictured as a Maid of Honour. She gifted the picture to a servant in her home.

The photograph is a copy from the official Coronation pictures taken by Cecil Beaton. He posed this image after the ceremonies in the Green Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace.

A strong, direct link to the Coronation of Elizabeth II, one of the defining moments of the 20th Century in the UK, and an attractive work of portrait photography.

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