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The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
128. Queen Elisabeth, Calendar of 1899 (January, February, April, June, July, September, November, December) painted with Romanian flowers, and containing a calligraphic written though, extremely rare collection item
1843, Neuwied - 1916, Curtea de Argeș
Selling price
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EUR 4.523
Session
Thu, 20 October 2022 19:00
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The calendar of 1899 contains 8 pages and a cover painted with flower bouquets, which are different for each month Executed in the shape of a small notepad, it begins with a title page, decorated with wild flowers surrounding the number 1899: on the inside, it contains the Queen's written thoughts, holographic and autographed, in French. "Chaque chant sortant de mon coeur pur est à la louange de Dieu!" ("Each song that comes from my pure heart is a praise to God!") Each page of the calendar is painted in gouaches, representing specific floral motifs for the season of the featured month. In the calendar's frame, holidays are indicated in red. The 14th of July is marked as a tribute to Bastille Day. The item generously illustrates the Queen's artistic talent.
Dimensions
width 11 cm, height 20 cm, custom 20 Ã 11 cm
Description
gouache and ink on waxed paper, signed, dated and noted with ink
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The calendar of 1899 contains 8 pages and a cover painted with flower bouquets, which are different for each month Executed in the shape of a small notepad, it begins with a title page, decorated with wild flowers surrounding the number 1899: on the inside, it contains the Queen's written thoughts, holographic and autographed, in French. "Chaque chant sortant de mon coeur pur est à la louange de Dieu!" ("Each song that comes from my pure heart is a praise to God!") Each page of the calendar is painted in gouaches, representing specific floral motifs for the season of the featured month. In the calendar's frame, holidays are indicated in red. The 14th of July is marked as a tribute to Bastille Day. The item generously illustrates the Queen's artistic talent.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 11 cm, height 20 cm, custom 20 Ã 11 cm
Description
gouache and ink on waxed paper, signed, dated and noted with ink
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