Sovereign Collection (page 5)

Map of the Small Park of Versailles, 1818-1819 (colour engraving)
985937 Map of the Small Park of Versailles, 1818-1819 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); 17.3x11.5. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Small Park of Versailles)

The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)
985732 The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); 40.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Library)

Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes
652172 Portrait of King George II When Prince of Wales, Full Length, Wearing State Robes and the Collar of the Order of the Garter, Holding His Sword in His Left Hand

David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas)
827928 David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 183.5x226.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Playing the Harp for King Saul)

The War in Italy: The Entry of the King of Sardinia into Brescia
827354 The War in Italy: The Entry of the King of Sardinia into Brescia, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy)

The War in Italy: The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III
827353 The War in Italy: The Arrival of the Emperor Napoleon III and the King of Sardinia at the Duomo, Milan, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli

The War in Italy: The Battle of Palestro, the King of Sardinia Heading the Troops
827352 The War in Italy: The Battle of Palestro, the King of Sardinia Heading the Troops, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli

The Exit of Ruggero I, King of Sicily, from the Palazzo Reale, (oil on canvas)
989359 The Exit of Ruggero I, King of Sicily, from the Palazzo Reale, (oil on canvas) by Sciuti, Giuseppe (1832-1911); 228.6x280 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exit of Ruggero I)

Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
1769393 Charles II in Defense of the Eucharist, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Cuzco School, (17th Century); 170x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King Lear and the Fool (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act III, Scene II) (oil on canvas)
1767299 King Lear and the Fool (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act III, Scene II) (oil on canvas) by Sullivan, William Holmes (1836-1908); 93x71.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry IV, full-length, a trophy of the Ottoman Arms at his Feet
827561 King Henry IV, full-length, a trophy of the Ottoman Arms at his Feet, Raising a Scroll in Front of an Eagle (black chalk)

Alexander the Great in Appelles Studio, (black chalk, pen and brown and black ink
827559 Alexander the Great in Appelles Studio, (black chalk, pen and brown and black ink, with grey wash) by Novelli, Pietro Antonio (1729-1804); 35.5x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Gentleman of Louis XVIII; Un Gentilhomme de Louis XVIII, (oil on panel)
827117 A Gentleman of Louis XVIII; Un Gentilhomme de Louis XVIII, (oil on panel) by Roybet, Ferdinand (1840-1920); 81.2x67.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco)
1195359 King Arthur and Guinevere, 1884-1911 (vellum over painted paper; morocco) by English School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The King is Coming, 1898 (oil on canvas)
651512 The King is Coming, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Bache, Otto (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King is Coming. Otte Bache (1839-1927). Oil on canvas. Dated 1898

King Renes Honeymoon, 1864 (watercolour)
659930 King Renes Honeymoon, 1864 (watercolour) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 26.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: King Renes Honeymoon. Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893). Watercolour

Portrait of King Louis XV, bust-length, in a Painted Oval, a Trompe l Oeil Medallion
990312 Portrait of King Louis XV, bust-length, in a Painted Oval, a Trompe l Oeil Medallion, (oil on canvas) by Roland de la Porte

Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen
986381 Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen, Standing in Front of a Gothic Church, c.1470 (hand-painted vellum leaf) by Unknown Artist

Frontispiece, from Ceremonial of the Coronation of his Most Sacred Majesty King
986291 Frontispiece, from Ceremonial of the Coronation of his Most Sacred Majesty King George the Fourth, by John Whittaker, 1823 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School

Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon, on Horseback, 1551 (woodcut)
986082 Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon, on Horseback, 1551 (woodcut) by Spanish School, (16th century); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon)

Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur, 1873 (oil on canvas)
989727 Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Lauffer, Emil Johann (1837-1909); 104.1x143.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Merlin presenting the Future King Arthur)

Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving)
6020292 Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558)

Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving)
6020295 Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461, and died in 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward IV was born in 1441, crowned in 1461)

James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603, and died in 1625 (engraving)
6020286 James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603, and died in 1625 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I was born in 1566, crowned in 1603)

Scotch Harrys News, or Nincumpoop in high Glee, published by J
NCO190423 Scotch Harrys News, or Nincumpoop in high Glee, published by J. Aitken in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

HMS Royal Sovereign, British battleship, with sailors doing rifle drill on deck. circa 1900

Gold jewerlry including match box, cigarette
Gold jewerlry including match box, sovereign purse, bonbonniere, cigarette case, pencil and tube case. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Obverse of a coin depicting profile of Shapur II (310-79)
XIR162415 Obverse of a coin depicting profile of Shapur II (310-79), Sassanian (silver) (b/w photo) (see 162414 for reverse) by Persian School, (4th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Reverse of a coin of Shapur II (310-79) depicting a sacrificial fire altar
XIR162414 Reverse of a coin of Shapur II (310-79) depicting a sacrificial fire altar, Sassanian (silver) (b/w photo) (see 142415 for obverse) by Persian School, (4th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season
532233 Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season : Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament

Isabella Clara Eugenia, c. 1615 (oil on wood)
3545974 Isabella Clara Eugenia, c.1615 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); 104x73 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

King Edward III (coloured engraving)
3656904 King Edward III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward III. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Edward II (coloured engraving)
3656872 King Edward II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King John (coloured engraving)
3656869 King John (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Stephen (coloured engraving)
3656867 King Stephen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Stephen. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King George I (coloured engraving)
3656893 King George I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Oliver Cromwell, Protector (coloured engraving)
3656888 Oliver Cromwell, Protector (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell, Protector)

King Edward V (coloured engraving)
3656880 King Edward V (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward V. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Henry VI (coloured engraving)
3656877 King Henry VI (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VI. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Isabella Clara Eugenia, Sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands (coloured engraving)
3646253 Isabella Clara Eugenia, Sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633)

Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805001 Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia)

Prince Albert Edward And Princess Alexandra Of Wales, The New Monarchs Of England (colour litho)
2798395 Prince Albert Edward And Princess Alexandra Of Wales, The New Monarchs Of England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sovereign Oliver (engraving)
2563375 Sovereign Oliver (engraving) by English School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658)

Fourth Great Seal of George III, c. 1801 (wax)
1220218 Fourth Great Seal of George III, c.1801 (wax) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

The Royal Navy fleet off Greenock from the golf course. From left to right: Royal Sovereign, Rodney, Courageous, and Nelson

Gold Rush, 1932
Gold Rush - in 1932 Britain left the Gold Standard and the price of scrap gold soared. 1932

Ladies Fashion -- Walking Dress. 1829

Ladies Fashion -- outdoor costume, viewing artwork. 1829

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"Sovereign: A Symbol of Power and Majesty" In the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne was celebrated, adorned with royal crowns and sceptre, embodying the essence of sovereignty. The 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review showcased a majestic display of naval power, reminding us that even in times of celebration, sovereigns command respect and admiration. Illustrations like "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, depict how monarchs have captivated our imaginations throughout history with their grandeur and authority. Albert Collings' portrayal captures King George VI donning his Coronation Robes, exemplifying regal elegance befitting a sovereign ruler. John St. Helier's artwork immortalizes King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet—a testament to how they can excel not only on land but also at sea. The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary marked a momentous occasion when two individuals were anointed as sovereign leaders together—united in their duty to govern with wisdom and grace. HMS Royal Sovereign stands tall as a British battleship—an embodiment of strength underpinning national sovereignty during times fraught with challenges. A rowing boat brought Ataturk and Amanullah Khan together in 1928—an unexpected meeting between two great leaders symbolizing diplomacy amidst nations asserting their own sovereignties. Off Eastbourne's Sussex coast stood the Royal Sovereign light ship—a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters—reminding us that sovereignty extends beyond borders into safeguarding lives at sea. The Imperial State Crown worn by George IV during his coronation ceremony in 1821 represents the pinnacle of regal opulence—a tangible reminder that monarchy is steeped in centuries-old traditions upheld by successive sovereigns.