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Ludwig II, King of Bavaria
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Ludwig"), to his cousin Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria
- paper
sending him the letter as a supplement to his telegram in which he thanked him for his kind letter, discussing financial matters, mentioning Rothschild, and thanking him for putting some money at his disposal
...Herzlichen Dank, daß Du mir... Geld in diesem Falle zur Verfügung gestellt hast...
3 pages, large 8vo (21.8 x 14.2cm), with an autograph envelope contained in a pouch on the reverse of the frame, framed and glazed, Hohenschwangau, 3 April 1886
together with a cabinet-style photograph portrait of the king, by J. Albert, Königl. bayer. u. kaiserlich russischer Hof-Photograph München, overall size c.19.2 x 13.8cm, inscribed on the reverse in an unidentified hand ("die rothen Lippen werden stumm der Schwan brach seine Schwingen...1886"), framed and glazed, date-stamped 1886 on the image, slight damp-staining, not affecting the image
...Herzlichen Dank, daß Du mir... Geld in diesem Falle zur Verfügung gestellt hast...
3 pages, large 8vo (21.8 x 14.2cm), with an autograph envelope contained in a pouch on the reverse of the frame, framed and glazed, Hohenschwangau, 3 April 1886
together with a cabinet-style photograph portrait of the king, by J. Albert, Königl. bayer. u. kaiserlich russischer Hof-Photograph München, overall size c.19.2 x 13.8cm, inscribed on the reverse in an unidentified hand ("die rothen Lippen werden stumm der Schwan brach seine Schwingen...1886"), framed and glazed, date-stamped 1886 on the image, slight damp-staining, not affecting the image
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
A good late letter, in Ludwig's bold handwriting, written two months before the king's mysterious death on 13 June 1886 in Lake Starnberg. Ludwig's correspondent, Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria (1859–1949), was the only member of the Bavarian Royal Family who had always remained on good terms with Ludwig, and it was to him the king called for help when he was arrested at Neuschwanstein Castle shortly before his death.