1831/​1527

A cream silk and black lace parasol, mounted with a bone and silver handle, set with stones. Presumably Russia. C. 1900. L. 66 cm. Diam. 52 cm.

Provenance: Wilhelmine (“Minna”) Berg married around 1890 the architect and chamberlain Frederik Kiær junior (1856–1930), who lived in Skt. Petersburg, where they had five children. They had both family ties in Russia, not least Frederik Kiær junior, whose father, Major General and Diplomat Frederik Frederiksen Kiær senior (1825–1893) lived in St. Petersburg. Petersburg from 1884 and to his death. Frederik Kjær junior worked with the construction of the Russian railways, but in connection with the Russian Revolution, his family moved home to Denmark while he stayed in Russia for some years. Thence Wilhelmine Kiær's two great-grandchildren until today.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, among others tears.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Varia, 2 August 2018

Category
Estimate

3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,500 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
1,500 DKK