Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) - Princess Margaret

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Princess Margaret - Vintage Cecil
Beaton Studio Portrait
Rare vintage photographic portrait of Princess Margaret, mounted on its original presentation board.
The photograph depicts Princess Margaret in an elegant formal gown, photographed in a refined aristocratic interior in the unmistakable style associated with celebrated British royal photographer Cecil Beaton.
The mount bears a handwritten signature by Cecil Beaton at lower right, while the reverse
carries the studio stamp.
The piece comes from a Parisian auction house provenance/private French collection.
A highly decorative and collectible royal portrait, combining mid-century glamour with strong royal and photographic appeal.
Details
• Subject: Princess Margaret
• Photographer: Cecil Beaton (signed on mount)
• Medium: Vintage silver gelatin photograph mounted on board
• Photograph size: approx. 20 × 20 cm
• Mount size: approx. 27 × 27 cm
• Studio stamp on verso
• Parisian auction house provenance
• Condition: good vintage condition with light age wear to mount consistent with age
An elegant collector's piece relating to British royal history and the golden age of royal portrait photography.

Princess Margaret - Vintage Cecil
Beaton Studio Portrait
Rare vintage photographic portrait of Princess Margaret, mounted on its original presentation board.
The photograph depicts Princess Margaret in an elegant formal gown, photographed in a refined aristocratic interior in the unmistakable style associated with celebrated British royal photographer Cecil Beaton.
The mount bears a handwritten signature by Cecil Beaton at lower right, while the reverse
carries the studio stamp.
The piece comes from a Parisian auction house provenance/private French collection.
A highly decorative and collectible royal portrait, combining mid-century glamour with strong royal and photographic appeal.
Details
• Subject: Princess Margaret
• Photographer: Cecil Beaton (signed on mount)
• Medium: Vintage silver gelatin photograph mounted on board
• Photograph size: approx. 20 × 20 cm
• Mount size: approx. 27 × 27 cm
• Studio stamp on verso
• Parisian auction house provenance
• Condition: good vintage condition with light age wear to mount consistent with age
An elegant collector's piece relating to British royal history and the golden age of royal portrait photography.

Details

Date of print
1950
Artist
Cecil Beaton (1904–1980)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Princess Margaret
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Portrait
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