Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown – Coronation of George IV, 1824 Engraving
€ 550
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1824
Mapmaker / artist
Sir George Naylor (1764–1831), London, published 1824
Technique
Stipple and mezzotint engraving in colors
Sheet size
49.5 × 40.7 cm (19.5 × 16.0 in)
Reference
BG-14010-6A
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Very good color retention and impression. Crease at upper right and tear in lower right within the platemark border, pressed almost through the paper but not separating; light overall age toning. Platemark strong; paper otherwise sound.
About this sheet
The Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown – Coronation of George IV, 1821 – Stipple and Mezzotint in Colors by Sir George Naylor
A finely executed stipple and mezzotint engraving in rich colors, depicting the Dean of Westminster in a sumptuous cope carrying the Imperial State Crown upon a gold-embroidered cushion. This moment from the coronation of King George IV at Westminster Abbey on July 19, 1821, shows the Dean bringing the crown from the altar for the act of crowning. The detailed rendering captures the splendor of the ceremonial vestments, with deep blue and gold velvet lined in white silk, and the crown’s ornate setting and fleur-de-lis shapes clearly visible.
Published in 1824 as part of Sir George Naylor’s official record of the coronation ceremonies, this print forms part of a magnificent series commemorating the grandeur and pageantry of the occasion. The clean, minimal background directs focus entirely to the regalia and the solemn ritual.
Framing tips: Best displayed in a gilt frame to complement the regal tones, with a soft cream or light ivory mount to enhance the colors and preserve the full margins.
