1905 Print Drawing Room Broughton Castle Portrait England Architecture Joe ARC4

This is an original 1905 color print featuring an image of Joseph Nash's illustration of the drawing room in the Broughton Castle in Oxfordshire, England. The castle, surrounded by a grand moat, was erected around 1300, by Sir John de Broughton. In 1377, William Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, purchased the estate. In 1550, Richard Fiennes transformed the estate into the present Tudor house. The castle underwent many alterations in 1554, as well as in the 17th and 19th centuries. Sir William Fiennes later employed the manor as a meeting grounds for other activists against King Charles I. The 1642 battle that ensued was known as the Battle of Edgehill, and while the battle was lost, the Royalist troops endured and besieged the castle, occupying for quite some time. During the castle's presumed decline, Frederick Fiennes, 16th Lord Saye and Sele, employed Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott to remodel and refine the castle.

CONDITION

This 106+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light fading throughout piece. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 12.5 x 9.5 inches; 32 x 24 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Architecture, The Mansions of England in the Olden Time, Royalty

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