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English School (20th Century);

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English School (20th Century);
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London, United Kingdom

English School (20th Century) Cecil Beaton and the Duchess of Windsor, 2 June 1937 Bromide print 14.5 x 9.5cm (5 11/16 x 3 3/4in) Footnotes: Cecil Beaton had a close relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and was invited to photograph them in June 1937 the day before their wedding at Château de Candé, near Tours, France. The current lot shows an intimate moment taken by Beaton's assistant on that day; Mrs Simpson rests in the sun on the steps of the Château while Beaton takes a photograph. Further examples of Beaton's shots here are held at the National Portrait Gallery. Provenance The Collection of Sir Cecil Beaton, Reddish House. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

English School (20th Century) Cecil Beaton and the Duchess of Windsor, 2 June 1937 Bromide print 14.5 x 9.5cm (5 11/16 x 3 3/4in) Footnotes: Cecil Beaton had a close relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and was invited to photograph them in June 1937 the day before their wedding at Château de Candé, near Tours, France. The current lot shows an intimate moment taken by Beaton's assistant on that day; Mrs Simpson rests in the sun on the steps of the Château while Beaton takes a photograph. Further examples of Beaton's shots here are held at the National Portrait Gallery. Provenance The Collection of Sir Cecil Beaton, Reddish House. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Tags: Cecil Beaton, Fine Art Portrait Photography, Bromide Print, Photograph, Portrait, Photographers - Artists