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Lot 6692
Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890 Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890 Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890
Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890
Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890
Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890

Lot 6692

Sophie in Bavaria, Duchess of Alençon (1847–1897) – a life-sized portrait photograph, circa 1890

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots

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Description

Large, black and white, three-quarter portrait photograph in a dark, embellished gown, her hands holding a fan in front of her, the atelier signature "Adèle Graben 19. Wien." in red at the bottom right. Large photograph on cardboard (extra cardboard backing subsequently added for reinforcement). Water spots, drip marks, a small defect on the edge, tears, creases, retouching. Dimensions 130 x 88 cm. Rare, large-format photograph of the standard of a court photographer. Of the utmost rarity, formerly from the Wittelsbach estate.

Provenance: From the estate of Joseph Clemens of Bavaria

Condition: III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 6001 - 7240. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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