Framed Gelatin Silver Print of the Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with His Dog, Joy

Description:

Framed Gelatin Silver Print of the Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with His Dog, Joy, c. 1915, supposedly taken by Alexei's tutor, Pierre Gilliard, in a 19th century champleve frame, image sight size 4 1/8 x 2 3/4, total size 8 x 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Photograph purchased from Clive Farahar & Sophie Dupre, Wiltshire, England; frame at Skinner, Sale 2254, Lot 882, October 28, 2004.
Estimate $700-900


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