Lot 412
  • 412

A collection of Bismarck memorabilia 19th/20th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
comprising a biscuit porcelain plate relief of Bismarck by Fraureuth, a bronze relief of Bismarck in profile, a naval cap, a topographical papier mache model map of Schonhausen estate, an album of photographic portraits of the Bismarck family by Loescher & Petsch, Berlin, a textile portrait of Otto von Bismarck mounted on board, a print portrait of Otto von Bismarck (7)

Condition

a biscuit porcelain plate relief of Bismarck - in good condition. with light dirt scratches to biscuit relief. it has no cracks, chips or hairlines. a bronze relief of Bismarck in profile - good condition. a naval cap - this cap is probably Bismarck's hat and is shown in lot 455 as worn by the chancellor. it is in used condition and would benefit from a light clean. the peak has been refixed. a topographical papier mache model map of Schonhausen estate - fair condition, with marks of former frame, losses to edges and minor losses to paint. marks and scratches. mounted on a wood board. an album of photographic portraits of the Bismarck family by Loescher & Petsch, Berlin - leather album with marks and scratches consistent with age and use, interior silk lining with dampness marks, photographs in good condition with minor ptiting a textile portrait of Otto von Bismarck mounted on board, - losses to edges. overall good condition. a print portrait of Otto von Bismarck - minor pitting. good condition
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