Bidspirit auction | Philip II of Spain Signed

Philip II of Spain Signed Manuscript Royal Decree and P. Piquet Engraving - Philip II (Spanish, 1527-1598) and P. Piquet (French, 19th Century). Signed manuscript royal decree on paper and engraving, 1574. The archival presentation includes a primary manuscript document dated May 2, 1574, alongside a smaller manuscript address fragment and a full-length portrait engraving of the monarch in courtly attire. The manuscript is signed at the bottom center in brown ink Yo El Rey with a secretary signature reading Juan de B and is inscribed VI. at the upper left corner. The engraving is signed P. Piquet in the plate at the lower right. The items are housed in a triple-window tan mat within a molded gilt-wood frame. Sight: 11 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. Frame: 17 1/2 x 20 1/4 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.