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915 - bis - GRIGORY RASPUTIN (1869–1916), AUTOGRAPH
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Estimate €25,000 - €30,000
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GRIGORY RASPUTIN (1869–1916), AUTOGRAPH ICON OF ‘SAINT PIMEN THE GREAT’ WITH A HANDWRITTEN NOTE BY G. RASPUTIN ON THE VERSO Central Russia, early 20th century. wood, gold leaf, oil 6 x 4 cm In good condition, with a chip on the upper edge of the icon. On the back of the icon is an inscription in ink: ‘Gregory (loved) suffering and rejoices with his own and blesses them for a holy life’. Provenance: The archives of Anna Vyrubova (1884–1964) Saint Pimen (c. 340–450), an Egyptian ascetic, spent his life in fasting and prayer and attained the heights of spiritual perfection. He became renowned as a wise instructor of monks. Anna Alexandrovna Vyrubova (Taneeva until 1907 and after 1920; 1884–1964), a nun known as Maria (from 1923), was the closest friend of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and a memoirist. There were many rumours surrounding this woman’s life; she knew Grigory Rasputin well, and according to her memoirs, they met on several occasions at her dacha in Tsarskoye Selo. Rasputin played an enormous role in Vyrubova’s life. According to her, it was he who saved her following the railway accident in 1915. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a comprehensive assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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