1905 Print Holland House Portrait Kensington England Architecture John Nash ARC4

This is an original 1905 color print featuring an image of Joseph Nash's illustration of the entrance to the grand staircase in the Holland House in Kensington, England. The estate, originally known as Cope Castle until after the Civil War, was erected around 1605 for Sir Walter Cope. During the onset of World War II in 1940, the estate was hit by a ten hour bombing raid and was mostly destroyed. Today, the ruins lay behind the Holland Park Theatre, home of Opera Holland Park. Notable visitors of the Holland House include Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, King George VI, Byron, Thomas Macaulay, Thomas Campbell, Samuel Rogers, Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Dickens, John Allen, Sir Walter Scott, Henry Frederick: Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, Princess Elizabeth, Frederick V, Elector Palatine, John Chamberlain, among others.

CONDITION

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

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 12.5 inches; 24 x 32 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: The Mansions of England in the Olden Time, Henry Richard, Lord Holland, Royalty, Royal

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