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Antique Signed Photo Imperial Russian Prince Yusupov Youssoupoff Rasputin Paris

£3,450.00
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Antique Signed Photo Imperial Russian Prince Yusupov Youssoupoff Rasputin Paris

£3,450.00

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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.


Fine and rare antique signed photo of Prince Felix Felixovich Yusupov (1887-1967), dated simply as 'Paris 1927', showing him smiling wearing a hat

Prince Felix famous for being one of the murderers of Rasputin 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.

Size of Photo: 22.5 x 30 cm approx

Size of Frame: 38 x 29.5 cm approx


Photos form part of the description


Country of Origin: Russian Federation

Sub-Type: Royalty

Type: Historical

Signed: Yes

Object: Signed Photos

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