A faceted glass paper weight, under the thin top an inlaid image of King Christian IX of Denmark (1818–1906), which is reflected through to the bottom. Denmark, c. 1865. W. 6.5 cm. L. 11 cm.
King Christian IX of Denmark (1818–1906) was born at Gottorp Castle as Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and was the son of Duke Wilhelm (1785–1831) and Duchess Louise of Glücksborg (1789–1867), née Princess of Hesse-Kassel. Prince Christian was appointed heir to the Danish throne in 1852, proclaimed King of Denmark in 1863 and became later known as The Father-in-Law of Europe. He was the brother of, among others, Duke Carl of Glücksburg, Duke Frederik of Glücksburg and Duchess Frederikke of Anhalt-Bernburg.
The image is after a photograph from around the time of the king's accession to the throne in 1863.
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.
A single, small chip at the upper left corner and minor scratches in bottom. Glue spots at image.
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.
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