Antique Imperial Russian Catherine Palace Chinese Room Albumen Photo Tsarskoe
£450.00
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Fine antique imperial Russian albumen photo showing the furnished interior of The Chinese Drawing Room in the Catherine Palace at Tsarskoe Selo, showing the interior furnishings prior to the revolution, elaborately decorated in the Chinoiserie style with lacquered wall panels inset with oriental scenes, carved door surrounds, and geometric parquet floor. The space is furnished as an intimate salon with upholstered divans, tables, bentwood chairs and decorative screens, lit by ornate electric chandeliers with globe shades and a large portrait of Tsar Nicholas I. The relaxed atmosphere of the room suggests it could be part of the private or semi-private apartments of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra. A photograph of the other side of the room was produced by Andre Andreevich Zeest in June-August 1917 as part of the Commission of the Provisional Government. The room was deliberately destroyed by the Germans in World War II and has subsequently been restored with China providing new lacquered panels.
Size: 38.5 x 32.5 cm approx
Antique Imperial Russian Catherine Palace Chinese Room Albumen Photo Tsarskoe
£450.00
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Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel ‘beautiful’, meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.
Size: 38.5 x 32.5 cm approx
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Royal: Nikolaus II
To Commemorate: Palaces of Russia
Type: Albumen Photo
Royalty: Russian Royalty
Year: 1890s
Theme: Royalty
Country: Russia
Features: Antique
Country of Origin: Russian Federation
Vintage: Yes