Lot 6453
Queen Victoria Eugenie (1887–1969) of Spain – Portrait photograph of the young queen with her own ink signature
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Original studio portrait of the young Queen in a magnificent court costume with diadem and jewellery. On a mounted mat with printed signet of the court studio “Franzen Art Studio” (Christian Franzen, Madrid). At the lower border with autograph ink signature, date and French dedication by the monarch: “À Madame …. / Victoria Eugenia / 1925.” In a later gilt frame. Dimensions with frame 33.2 x 23.2 cm, dimensions of photograph without mat 18 x 12.4 cm. Suspension ring on the reverse. In excellent condition for age. Princess Victoria Eugénie Julia Ena von Battenberg was a German-British Princess, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, who became Queen of Spain (1906–1931) through her marriage to King Alfons XIII. A significant, personal document of great historical relevance.Condition: I - II
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