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Large oval Victorian portrait chromolithograph of Queen Victoria in a carved mahogany frame with glass, showing the Queen in three-quarter profile wearing crown, lace veil, Garter sash, Royal Victorian Order badge with Prince Albert cameo medallion, and lace mantle.
Reverse of the oval Victorian portrait frame showing the original aged brown paper backing, black cord hanging wire on two metal ring fixings, and a partial view of a Victorian landscape print used as backing material.
Wide shot of an antique shop interior showing the large oval Queen Victoria portrait hanging prominently on the wall above a varied display of antiques including furniture, mirrors, and decorative objects.
Full front view of the large oval Victorian Queen Victoria portrait in carved mahogany frame with glass, hanging on a green grid wall in an antique shop setting, showing the complete image and carved frame.
Close-up detail of the left side of the oval mahogany frame showing the wide carved acorn and leaf relief border and inner beaded moulding.
Close-up detail of the upper right section of the oval Victorian portrait frame showing the carved acorn and leaf relief moulding with visible age-related cracking and surface wear, and the inner beaded moulding edge.
Large Victorian Portrait Print of Queen Victoria, Oval Carved Mahogany Frame, Diamond Jubilee Era, c.1897
Close-up detail of the upper left reverse of the Victorian portrait frame showing aged and torn brown paper backing, frame timber construction, and the metal ring fixing for the hanging cord.
Large Victorian Portrait Print of Queen Victoria, Oval Carved Mahogany Frame, Diamond Jubilee Era, c.1897
Close-up of the lower central section of the Queen Victoria portrait, showing her blue Garter sash, white silk bow, jewelled bar brooch, the Royal Victorian Order badge with crowned cameo medallion, and a second cross-shaped order badge.
Extreme close-up of the Royal Victorian Order badge depicted in the Queen Victoria portrait, showing the oval gold-framed cameo with a profile portrait of Prince Albert surmounted by a royal crown, rendered in fine chromolithographic detail.
Detail of the lower right section of the Queen Victoria portrait showing the intricate lace mantle with scrolling floral and botanical pattern, and the lower section of the carved mahogany frame with beaded inner moulding.

Large Victorian Portrait Print of Queen Victoria, Oval Carved Mahogany Frame, Diamond Jubilee Era, c.1897

A substantial and impressive Victorian chromolithograph portrait of Queen Victoria in a large oval carved mahogany frame with glass. A piece of genuine historical significance, almost certainly produced to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee of 1897 — the most widely celebrated moment of her reign.

The portrait depicts Victoria in three-quarter profile facing left, wearing her small diamond crown, a lace veil, and her Garter robes with the characteristic blue sash. She wears a drop pearl and gold earring and a pearl collar necklace. Her regalia is shown in detail: a jewelled bar brooch on her chest, and prominently displayed at her bodice, the Royal Victorian Order badge with a profile cameo medallion surmounted by a crown — the image of Prince Albert in profile is clearly depicted on the medal, a poignant memorial touch that Victoria wore throughout her widowhood. A second order badge, cross-shaped and topped with a crowned cipher, is also visible.

The chromolithograph itself is of high quality, with finely rendered detail in the lace, embroidery, and flesh tones. There is some toning and age spotting to the image, consistent with its age.

The frame is oval mahogany with a wide outer border carved in relief with a repeating acorn and leaf motif, and an inner beaded detail. The glass appears to be a later replacement rather than original. There is some surface wear and minor cracking to the carved frame moulding, clearly visible in our photographs. The reverse retains its original brown paper backing, now aged and partially torn, with a black cord hanging system.

 

A commanding piece of Victoriana that works as well in a contemporary interior as it does in a period setting.

Dimensions: 59cm high × 49cm wide (overall frame)

Condition: As found. Frame wear and some cracking to carved sections. Image has age toning. Glass likely a later replacement. Photographed honestly throughout.