Huge Magnificent Pair of Portrait Oil Paintings 19th Century Historical Militia

HUGE Magnificent Pair Portrait Oil Paintings 19th Century Historical Militia This is a huge, magnificent and original matching pair of 19th-century Oil on canvas portrait paintings depicting Major-General Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, GCVO, CMG (1837 - 1911), and his wife, Mary Temple Rose, Daughter of Rt. Hon Sir John Rose. The magnificent paintings were executed during the last quarter of the 19th-century by Sir Gerald Festus Kelly KCVO PRA (1879 - 1972). They are extremely lifelike images that portray Major-General Clarke and his wife in a standing three-quarter length pose. He is depicted in ceremonial uniform showcasing several prestigious chivalric orders, including the Order of the Garter (the blue sash across his chest), the Order of the British Empire (GBE), and the Venerable Order of Saint John (Gcstj). She is depicted sporting grey hair, and wearing a white lace veil/headdress and a deep red or orange dress. Each is mounted within its original, huge and impressive giltwood and gesso moulded frame that is embellished with vine and leaves. Signed in the lower left corner, Kelly. Maj.-Gen. Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke was born in 1837. He was the son of Colonel John Frederick Sales Clarke. He married Mary Temple Rose, daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir John Rose, 1st Bt. and Charlotte Temple, on 15 September 1867. He died on 29 November 1911. He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) He lived at The Ranger's Lodge, Hyde Park, London. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) He held the office of Clerk Marshal and Chief Equerry to HM King Edward VII. He held the office of Serjeant-at-Arms of the House of Lords between 1910 and 1911 Mary Temple Rose was the daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir John Rose, 1st Bt. and Charlotte Temple. She married Maj.-Gen. Sir Stanley de Astel Calvert Clarke, son of Colonel John Frederick Sales Clarke, on 15 September 1867. She died on 28 March 1913. From 15 September 1867, her married name became Clarke. Attributes: Oil on Canvas Circa: 1895-1900 ^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^ *A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece* Delivery Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services. Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell. We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition. For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days. Returns Policy Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy (excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging). Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome. Image result for payments accepted logos Secure-Payment-Vpadeb-sa-la-goJJ-th-et-an-gt-00158986-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card