Sale 19CN03 | Lot 88

Grand Duke George Mikhailovich: Group of Letters, 1914

Catalogue: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art

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Lot 88
Grand Duke George Mikhailovich: Group of Letters, 1914
Comprising 61 letters addressed to his daughter, Princess Nina Georgievna, including: a letter dated July 16/29 which discusses Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and preparations for war; a letter dated July 21 which describes Germany declaring war in Russia, a molebin with the Ulan Regiment and Emperor Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexis and a speech by the Emperor on Palace Square; a letter dated August 16 which describes breakfast at Tsarskoye Selo with Emperor Nicholas II and the Emperor's plan to take Grand Duke George with him to the front.

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: $1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $875 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $875 (includes buyer's premium)

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English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters / Russian Works of Art

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 10am EDT

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