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Three book illustrations concerning the Royal Danish family, c. 1900: Zarina Maria Fjodorovna (Princess Dagmar of Denmark) and Zar Alexander III of Russia are walking in the park of Fredensborg Castle, Denmark. Unsigned. Collage, pencil and watercolour on paper. Visible size 27×16 cm. Princess Alexandra of Wales and Zar Alexander III of Russia at a ball. Collage, pencil and watercolour on paper. Visible size 18×21.5 cm. Crown Princess Lovisa and Crown Prince Frederik (VIII of Denmark) in a cortege. Unsigned. Collage, pencil and watercolour on paper. Visible size 22×24 cm. (3).

The illustrations are from a Danish book about King Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark, their children and children-in-laws - among others Zarina Maria Fjodorovna (nee Princess Dagmar of Denmark) and her husbond Zar Alexander III of Russia plus Princess Alexandra (nee Princess of Denmark) and her husbond Prince Edward (VII) of Wales.

Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. Some foxing.

Auction

Art, antiques & collector's items, 20 August 2020

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

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Price realised

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