1425/​8687

Purchased by The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle in June 2014.

White damask tablecloth woven with flowers and foliage, embroidered in red with monograms for the sisters, Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna of Russia and Queen Alexandra of England, for use at Villa Hvidøre. C. 460×224 cm.

The sisters bought Villa Hvidøre in 1907 and after the revolution, from 1919, it was Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna of Russia's dowager residence in Denmark.

Condition

Minimal wear due to age.

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

Russian themed auction, 16 June 2014

Category
Estimate

8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

9,000 DKK  

13 bids

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