Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich - Fotoalbum mit Persönlichkeiten des 19. Jhdts. - photo 1

Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich - Fotoalbum mit Persönlichkeiten des 19. Jhdts.

Lot 3134
17.10.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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€ 4 400
AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 3134 | Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich - Fotoalbum mit Persönlichkeiten des 19. Jhdts.
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€ 3 400
Hellbrauner Ledereinband mit teils goldener Prägung, der vordere Einband mit runder, in wenigen Resten vergoldeter Plakette mit gotisierendem Monogramm "E" unter Kaiserkrone sowie feinen Rankengravuren. Die zwei intakten Schließen ebenfalls mit Vergoldungsresten. Auf zwölf Goldschnittseiten insgesamt 72 eingeschobene CDV-Fotos unterschiedlicher Größe, dabei Kaiser Franz Joseph, englische Premierminister wie John Russell, 1st Earl of Russell, William Ewart Gladstone, der Lord Mayor von London Benjamin Samuel Philipps oder der Gouverneur von Neuseeland Admiral Robert FitzRoy, amerikanische Präsidenten wie Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson und Ulysses S. Grant oder die Generäle Winfield Scott und John E. Wool, aus Italien Giuseppe Garibaldi und Stefano Turr (Istvan Türr), aus Frankreich Napoleon III. und Kaiserin Eugénie, General Francois-Achille Bazaine, Marechal Patrice de Mac-Mahon, Antoine Alfred, Duc de Gramont, General Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao, Comte Vincent Benedetti oder Marechal Aimable Pélissier, der algerische Freiheitskämpfer Abd el-Kader, der osmanische Feldmarschall Omer Pascha, der spanische Ministerpräsident Juan Prim, das griechische Königspaar Georgios I. und Olga, aus Mexiko die Präsidenten Miguel Miramon, Benito Juarez und Juan Almonte, die Generäle Miguel Negrete, Tomás Mejia Camacho und Leonardo Marquez, das belgische Königspaar Leopold II. und Marie Henriette, Papst Leo XIII. sowie weitere unbekannte, teils orientalische Persönlichkeiten. Am Ende 16 Familienaufnahmen, dabei die Brüder des Kaisers Ferdinand Maximilian und Karl Ludwig sowie deren Gemahlinnen Charlotte und Maria Annunziata, die Schwester der Kaiserin Sophie Charlotte sowie weitere Mitglieder des Hauses Habsburg. Maße des Albums 29 x 23 cm.
Bedeutendes und hervorragend erhaltenes Album mit unberührten Einschubtaschen und einmaliger, teils beschrifteter Zusammenstellung der wichtigsten Persönlichkeiten des 19. Jhdts.
Provenienz: Hermann Historica, 31. Auktion 1994, Los 1916. Seither in einer deutschen Privatsammlung.

Empress Elisabeth of Austria – a photograph album with 19th century public figures
Light brown leather binding with some details embossed in gold, a round plaque on the front cover with slight traces of gilding and the Gothic-style monogram "E" below the imperial crown, fine tendril engravings. The two intact clasps also with remnants of gilding. A total of 72 carte de visite photographs of varying sizes inserted on twelve gilt-edged pages, including Kaiser Franz Joseph; British prime ministers such as John Russell, 1st Earl of Russell, William Ewart Gladstone, the Lord Mayor of London Benjamin Samuel Philipps and the Governor of New Zealand Admiral Robert FitzRoy; American presidents such as Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant as well as Generals Winfield Scott and John E. Wool; Giuseppe Garibaldi and Stefano Turr (Istvan Türr) of Italy; from France, Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie, General Francois-Achille Bazaine, Marechal Patrice de Mac-Mahon, Antoine Alfred, Duc de Gramont, General Charles Cousin-Montauban, Comte de Palikao, Comte Vincent Benedetti and Marechal Aimable Pélissier; the Algerian freedom fighter Abd el-Kader, the Ottoman Field Marshal Omer Pascha, the Spanish Minister-President Juan Prim, the Greek sovereign Georgios I and his consort Olga; the Mexican presidents Miguel Miramon, Benito Juarez and Juan Almonte, the Generals Miguel Negrete, Tomás Mejia Camacho and Leonardo Marquez; the Belgian sovereign Leopold II and his consort Marie Henriette, Pope Leo XIII and other unknown personages, some of Oriental origin. Concluding with 16 family photographs, including the Kaiser's brothers Ferdinand Maximilian and Karl Ludwig with their spouses Charlotte and Maria Annunziata, the Empress' sister Sophie Charlotte and other members of the house of Habsburg. Dimensions of the album 29 x 23 cm.
Significant album in outstanding condition with unused photo pockets. An unparalleled compilation of the most important personages of the 19th century, some labelled.
Provenance: Hermann Historica, 31st Auction 1994, lot no. 1916. Thereafter in a private German collection.
Condition: II +
Auction house category:Austria Imperial House
Address of auction Hermann Historica
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