04-06-201304-06-2013
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Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Coronation Proclamation

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Coronation Proclamation, 1896, after design by Ivan Nikolaevich Ropet (a.k.a. Petrov-Ropet),chromolithograph printed in polychrome and gilt, the elaborate border topped by a crown and Nicholas II's cipher flanked by a pair of Imperial double-headed eagles, the sides with various heraldic shields, with old Slavonic text, framed, sight size 15 x 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Edges possibly trimmed and with loss. Inpainting to edges of gold design in bottom corners. Several small tears. Not examined out of frame.


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Keywords

Nicholas II, Ivan Nikolaevich Ropet, Empress, Tsar