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Petersburg, leather bound memorial photobook, circa 1894
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- overall 38.5 x 51.5cm
applied with gilt metal city arms of Petersburg in red and blue enamel, containing 48 silver prints of city views Petersburg (19.7 x 25cm)
Condition
depart from usual wear and some slightly dicolouration all silver prints are in good condition. A very small tear of approximately two cm. is visible at the outside of the book. Otherwise is in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Prince Heinrich of Prussia (1862-1929), brother of Emperor Wilhelm II, was married to Princess Irene of Hesse-Darmstadt (1866-1953), sister of the Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1872-1918). Prince Heinrich of Prussia attended together with his wife the wedding of his sister-in-law which took place on 26th November 1894 at the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. He was amongst the Royal guests who came for the funeral of Emperor Alexander III who died 1rst November and remained for the wedding. This album was presented to Prince Heinrich on that occasion.