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723 - A set of three Orthodox calendars bearing the monogram of Em…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Description
A set of three Orthodox calendars bearing the monogram of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, comprising: - Empress Alexandra Feodorovna’s Easter calendar for the year 1916, containing a printed copy of the Easter greeting ‘Christ is risen! ’ written by the Empress, her signature and those of her children Alexei, Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia, also printed. The book contains prayers, dates and descriptions of Orthodox feasts, patriotic content and reproductions of icons and photographs of the Romanov family. The decorated cardboard binding is adorned with the monogram of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Moscow, Artistic Printing House, 1916. Minor tears and stains. In-18 format. - Empress Alexandra Feodorovna’s Paschal Calendar for the year 1916. Green percaline binding, embossed with the Empress’s monogram in gold. Moscow, Artistic Printing House, 1916. Small stains and tears to the binding. In-18 format. With a ribbon bookmark in the colours of the Russian flag. - Christmas calendar for the year 1917 by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Blue percaline binding, embossed with the Empress’s monogram in gold. Moscow, Artistic Printing House, 1917. Good condition, corners slightly worn. In-18 format. Background Published during the First World War under the patronage of Alexandra Feodorovna, these books were intended to boost morale and provide spiritual support to Russian soldiers and their families. Illustrations and design by Boris Vasilievich Zvorykin – a pupil of Ivan Bilibin, a Russian painter, and a renowned designer of Easter and Christmas cards. He was a leading figure of the ‘Russian style’.
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About the sale Russian Art – Mr G’s Collection – Part 3
Auction location
Auction time 09/18/2026 at 11:00 AM
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