25 - Lithograph on textile, likely silk, produced for the 1937 coronation of King Edward VIII. The central medallion portrait of the monarch is flanked by military vignettes of a battleship, biplanes, and heavy artillery against a Union Jack background. Housed in a gilt frame under glass. Frame: 24 3/4 x 35 1/2 x 7/8 in. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.

Lithograph on textile, likely silk, produced for the 1937 coronation of King Edward VIII. The central medallion portrait of the monarch is flanked by military vignettes of a battleship, biplanes, and heavy artillery against a Union Jack background. Housed in a gilt frame under glass. Frame: 24 3/4 x 35 1/2 x 7/8 in. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The textile displays significant foxing and brown staining throughout the central portrait and surrounding white fields. General toning is present across the fabric. The gilt frame shows minor handling wear and scattered surface abrasions. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.