2545/​8095

A commemorative sheet on the occasion of King Christian IX of Denmark's 25th anniversary of his reign 1863–1888, with the Danish Royal coat of arms in the center with text about the King and Queen Louise, surrounded by a star-shaped descendants family tree mentioning children and grandchildren with accompanying crowns. Print in colors. Published in Danish by Rud. Bechtold & Comp., Wiesbaden. Visible size 56×69 cm.

King Christian IX of Denmark (1818–1906) was born at Gottorp Castle as Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck. His parents were Duke Wilhelm and Duchess Louise of Beck, who in 1825 were appointed Duke and Duchess of Glücksborg by their brother-in-law, King Frederik VI of Denmark. This also meant that Prince Christian's title now became Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. After his father's death in 1831, Prince Christian was educated in Copenhagen and closely associated with his uncle and aunt, King Frederik VI and Queen Marie of Denmark. In 1852, Prince Christian was appointed heir to the Danish throne and in 1863 he was proclaimed King of Denmark.

King Christian IX was the brother of, among others, Duke Carl of Glücksburg, Duke Frederik of Glücksburg, Duchess Friederike of Anhalt-Bernburg and Prince Hans of Glücksburg.

Provenance: ”The Historical Collection of Four Princesses From the Cavalier House of Glücksburg Castle”. The cultural heritage after the sisters, Her Highness Princess Elisabeth of Ysenburg and Büdingen, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1945–2024), Her Highness Princess Irene of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1946), Her Highness Princess Margaretha of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1948), and Her Highness Princess Sibylla Ursula of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1955). Online auction no. 2545 at Bruun Rasmussen Arts Auctioneers in Lyngby, 3 November, 2025.

Condition

Some foxing. The paper has turned slightly brown. Examined in frame.

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

The Princess's Historical Heritage from the Cavalier House at Glücksburg Castle, 3 November 2025

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

12,500 DKK  

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