* Victoria (1819-1901). Photograph signed, Victoria RI, 1897, possibly by Lafayette

Victoria (1819-1901). Queen of Great Britain & Ireland, 1837-1901. Photograph signed, 'Victoria RI, 1897', possibly by Lafayette, the Queen seen full length and seated with a portrait of Prince Albert on the table in front of her, signed and dated in brown ink to upper lighter area of image, 34.5 x 24.5 cm, contemporary gilded wooden desk frame with support, glazed, some loss to three edges of decorative borders, 53 x 43 cm overall QTY: (1) NOTE: Richard Assheton Cross, 1st Viscount Cross (1823-1914), British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Home Secretary 1874-1880 & 1885-1886.