Autographed Full Length Photograph
Arles, France: Raphael Tuck & Sons, 1972. This specific photo, signed by both Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip was given to Jacques Perrot, the Mayor of Arles, France when the royal couple visited in 1972.
Photograph is by Anthony Buckley of Mayfair Studios who was commissioned for a series of photos of the Monarch in the 1960s - 70s. The 11.25" x 16" photograph printed on a white matte measuring 14" x 19.5" was printed by Raphael Tuck & Sons by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, Fine Art Publisher
Included with the photograph is a printed card "With Compliemnts of Mr. William Heseltine", who at the time was Press Secretary for the Soverign and later went on to be Her Majesty's Private Secretary. After an official visit to Paris, the Queen of England landed in Nîmes for a 24-hour stopover in Provence on May 17th, 1972. The sovereign’s journey through Provence kicked off in Arles. There she was, walking through a Guard of Honour formed by the local “gardians” – the bull-herding cowboys of Camargue – on her way to Arles Arena, the icon of the ancient Roman city. Elizabeth II roamed the majestic amphitheatre, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. She went on to tour all of the local sights: the Roman Theatre, then Saint-Trophime cloister (the Queen was impressed by its gate), both on the UNESCO list. A short while later, after mingling with the crowd, the Queen had lunch in Fontvieille and then a visit Avignon, The City of Popes. Fine with large firm signatures of both the Queen and her consort. Item #3365
"When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future." - Queen Elizabeth II.
Price: $1,250.00