1819 Hand Colored Print "Blue Velvet Closet" Carlton House

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This is an exquisite, authentic first-edition hand-colored aquatint engraving from William Henry Pyne’s landmark series, "The History of the Royal … Read more This is an exquisite, authentic first-edition hand-colored aquatint engraving from William Henry Pyne’s landmark series, "The History of the Royal Residences," published in London in 1819.

​This specific plate, "The Blue Velvet Closet at Carlton House," offers a rare glimpse into the opulent, lost interiors of the Prince Regent’s (King George IV) London residence, which was demolished just years after this publication in 1826. The print captures the stunning Regency-era architectural details, from the massive crystal chandelier to the ornate gilt moldings and deep blue velvet drapery.

​Provenance & Framing

This piece was acquired through the prestigious Trowbridge Gallery of London, specialists in fine decorative antique prints. It comes professionally matted and housed in a classic gold-leafed frame that complements the Regency aesthetic. The original Trowbridge Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is attached to the reverse.

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​Artist: W.H. Pyne (William Henry Pyne)

​Date: 1819 (First Edition)

​Medium: Hand-colored steel plate engraving / aquatint

​Style: Regency / Neoclassical / English Traditional

​Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor age-appropriate foxing/toning in the margins which adds to its authentic 19th-century See less