Sale 19CN03 | Lot 87

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich: Group of Letters, 1913

Catalogue: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art
Grand Duke George Mikhailovich: Group of Letters, 1913

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Lot 87
Grand Duke George Mikhailovich: Group of Letters, 1913
Comprising 18 letters addressed to his daughter, Princess Nina Georgievna, including: a letter dated February 12 which discusses preparations for the Romanov Tercentenary celebrations; a letter dated February 22 which describes the Romanov Tercentenary celebrations, including a service at Kazan Cathedral, a speech by Emperor Nicholas II and the Emperor receiving well-wishers at the Winter Palace; a letter dated May 17 which describes a visit to Kostroma with Nicholas II and family; and a letter dated May 22 which describes a visit to Moscow where he met with Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna and Felix Yusupov and details his visit to Kostroma and describes the Emperor's children


Provenance:
Princess Nina Georgievna Chavchavadze (1901-1974).
Prince David Pavlovich Chavchavadze (1924-2014).
By descent to the present owner.



C Property from the Descendants of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich of Russia

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Unsold

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Various sizes, most 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches.


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Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art

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