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Fine original black and white snap shot photograph taken in the late 1920s, of (Left to Right):Prince Andrei Andreevich (1923-2021),Prince Michael Andreevich (1920-2008),Princess Xenia Andreevna (1919-2000), and Princess Irina 'Bebe' Yusupov (1915-1983), daughter of Prince Felix and Princess Irina Yusupov of Russia, of the imperial house of Romanov, probably at Frogmore Cottage where their grandmother Grand Duchess Xenia lived.
Size: 8.5 x 8.5 cm approx
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Antique Photo Russian Imperial Prince Romanov & Princess Yusupov Youssoupoff
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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.
Prince Michael, Prince Andrei and Princess Xenia were the children of Prince Andrei Alexandrovich of Russia and Donna Elisabetta di Sasso-Ruffo (1886–1940). they were the grandchildren of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich of Russia and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia and a great nephew of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia. From their father's second marriage they had one half sister, Olga.
Prince Felix Yusupov was the heir of one of the wealthiest families of Russia and of Europe. Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia was the daughter of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, the elder daughter of Tsar Alexander III and sister of Tsar Nicolas II.
After the February Revolution, the Yusupovs fled Russia and settled in Paris, leaving behind most of their wealth. At first, the little girl was raised by her paternal grandparents until, at the age of nine, they returned the little princess to her parents. According to her father, Prince Felix Yusupov Feliksovitch, his daughter received a poor education causing an alteration in the character of the girl, who became capricious. Princess Irina Felixovna Yusupova was raised by nannies and, whilst she adored her father, she was very distant with her mother.
Princess Irina married on 19 June 1938 in Paris, France, Count Nikolai Dmitrievich Sheremetev, son of Count Dmitri Sergeievich Sheremetev and his wife Countess Irina Ilarionovna Vorontzova-Dashkova. His ancestors include Boris Petrovich Sheremetev and Illarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkov. He worked with the shipping company, Vlasoff. He later contracted tuberculosis, and they moved to Greece for a climate better suited to his condition.
From the collection of Prince and Princess Felix Yusupov.
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Country of Origin: Russian Federation
Royal: Tsar Nicholas II
To Commemorate: Family
Type: Photos
Royal/ Reign: Non-UK Royalty
Royalty: Russian Royalty
Year: 1920s
Theme: Royalty
Features: Antique
Vintage: Yes