Today, November 7, — big auction day "Empire"
ARTinvestment.RU   07 ноября 2017

Directory 1-й session made up of rare books of XVI–XX centuries, manuscripts, autographs, photographs, postcards, objects of applied art and posters, small (103 lots) catalogue of the second session entirely devoted to the Russian Imperial family and the 1917 revolution

Session 1: Rare books, autographs, photographs and postcards

Session 2: Romanov vs Revolution. Books from Royal and princely libraries, autographs, historical documents, photographs and collectable records

From Bozidar Vukovich to Sergei Yesenin — at the first session of the auction

Open directory rare festal Menaion Bozidar Vukovich, was published in 1538 in Venice. No less interesting two early Peter's books published in 1709: "Conquering the fortress to happy greeting a glorious victory over Asulym, and to the happy entry of his Majesty the king's..." and "Attorneys military rule. neprijateljski strongholds by the power of brothers".

One of the rare books of the XVIII century, dedicated to travel, — is a convolute, published in the years 1792-1793: "Russian merchant and distinguished citizen Ryl'skoe Grigory Shelekhov first journey from 1783 to 1787 from Okhotsk on the Eastern ocean to the American shores, and his return to Russia" and "Russian merchant Grigory Shelekhov, the continuation of the journey for the Eastern ocean to the American shores in 1788. A detailed notice of the commencement newfound them Islands, to which is not reached and glorious Iglinskiy Navy captain cook, with descriptions of the lifestyles, customs, traditions, homes and clothes living there peoples...".

At the auction also presents one of the rare French erotic publications of the XVIII century "Gallant history Aloisii" (1782), a copy of which was sold at an auction by Christie's for the sum of 38 400 euros. Estimate of an instance of the "literary Fund" will amount to 90 000-95 000.

Rarity policypackage art of the mid-nineteenth century will delight bibliophiles. At auction a complete set of "Pictures of Russian mores" with drawings by V. Timm (1842-1843), "the Philosophical-филантропическо-гумористическо-сатирическо-живописные essays" N. Field (1843), a story August Revalida "Beware, reviewers!" with drawings of Biruta.

of the interesting autographs, representing the Museum of unconditional value, it is possible to note a handwritten note of A. P. Chekhov, addressed to E. M. Semenkovich. It is known that the children of the family, Semenkovich were young patients of Dr. Chekhov and left memories of him. Correspondence with the couple, Semenkovich is a collection of the works of the classics. Autograph of Sergei Yesenin in the book "confessions of a bully" is addressed to Pavel Eliseevich Shchegoleva and dated 1921.

Not less interesting account of the author piece of the Union of Soviet writers, his own filled A. N. Vertinsky, his biography and painted 43 of the most popular repertoire of songs.

In the manuscript rarities of the end of XX century we can note 48 sheets of poetry, "Pushkin's Drafts" created by the poet Heinrich Sapgir, with numerous corrections and autograph, addressed to the famous pianist and performer of romances, friend of the family of Voloshin: "Maria Nikolaevna Sergini — my Pushkiniana, cherished — touch. 17.9.85. Henry".

the Best gift for the Emperor — at the second session of the auction

we All remember from childhood the assertion that the book — best gift. Are no exception, and gifts of Russian emperors. At the auction devoted to kings and revolutionaries and dedicated to 100-летней the anniversary of the revolution, presents more than 30 luxurytray of books that are donated to the representatives of the Romanov dynasty.

In the collection of the auction, you can find books from the libraries of the emperors Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas II, Empress Maria Fedorovna, Grand Dukes Konstantin Pavlovich, Mikhail, Sergei Alexandrovich, Michael Alexandrovich, and many others. All submitted publications are dressed in a luxurious tray covers, created by the best bookbinders of the era of the rare varieties of leather, moire, parchment. Perfectly preserved masterpieces of bookbinding — luxury memorable books from libraries Coburg Duchess Maria Alexandrovna (1891) and Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna (1917).

Logically completes the selection of gift items book Ivan Solonevich, "Russia in concentration camp" from the collection of Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich with a short but succinct inscription by the author: "His Imperial Highness Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich — report about what happened to Russia without a King. IV. Solonevich. 20-I-37"...

in addition, in the collection of the auction, fans and collectors of memorabilia connected with the Russian history, you will find the autographs of Catherine the great, Paul I, Alexander II, Nicholas II, as well as a huge array of rare photographs related to the life of the Imperial court.

the Unique subject of the auction is a military relic — brace of St. George standard of the cavalry regiment of Her Majesty.

auction Ends next to the most interesting documents of the first years of Soviet power. In particular, the auction will be submitted to the manuscript album 1-го Chairman of the Transport Department of the Central Executive Committee, A. D. Sadovsky with his notes about the cars and drivers for the first persons of the state, including Lenin and Trotsky.

the Auction will be held today, November 7, in the office of the Auction house "Russian enamel" at the address: Nizhny Kislovskiy lane., 6, p. 2. Start of trading in 19:00.

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Source: press-релиз the auction house "Russian enamel"