Late 20th Century Framed 37x18 Gold Wax Brass Rubbing Knight Henry Rochforth 1470

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Provenance & Historical Significance
This striking gold-on-black monumental brass rubbing captures Henry Rochforth, Esquire (d. 1470), an English nobleman whose … Read more Provenance & Historical Significance
This striking gold-on-black monumental brass rubbing captures Henry Rochforth, Esquire (d. 1470), an English nobleman whose original 15th-century memorial brass rests at St. Andrew and St. Mary’s Church in Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire.

Engraved during the Wars of the Roses, Rochforth is depicted in immaculate late-Gothic plate armor. He wears a fluted German-style sallet helmet, detailed gauntlets, a protective throat gorget, and a long sword hanging at his hip, standing with a loyal hound resting at his feet.

Design & Aesthetic Context
Rendered in rich metallic gold wax against dark black paper, this piece delivers commanding vertical presence and high visual contrast. Custom framed in a warm silver/gold gilt wood frame with neutral cream double matting, it is a quintessential statement piece for Dark Academia, Gothic Revival, or Tudor Heritage interiors.

Matching Pair Available: This piece was professionally custom-framed to form a matching gallery set with Lady Margaret Peyton ("The Lace Lady," c. 1484). Contact us prior to purchase to receive a 20% bundle discount when acquiring both pieces together.

Details & Dimensions
Medium: Gold wax brass rubbing on black rag paper

Overall Frame Dimensions: 37" H x 18" W x 1.5" D

Framing: Custom framed behind glass with hanging wire attached (I've Been Framed label on reverse)

Condition Report: Front artwork, matting, and glass are in excellent vintage condition. Minor light scuffing on frame edges consistent with age. Minor gap in bottom left and right corners of frame. See less