1914 Russian Imperial presentation portrait photograph autographed by Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, the first daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.

Platinum print by St Petersburg photographers Boasson and Eggler

7 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. (18,5 x 25,6)

Extremely Rare

born in 1895 – died on July 17, 1918

Stamp in the low right corner:
Boasson and Eggler

Photographers

of Their Imperial Majesties

St. Petersburg

Nevsky 24.

In 1902, Swiss photographer Frederick Boasson and his German companion Fritz Eggler bought the studio of the famous court photographer Pasetti in St Petersburg. Soon they became favorite photographers of the Imperial family and St Petersburg aristocracy. They were among the first who introduced a new service: taking portrait pictures at clients’ homes.

Photographer Eggler was known as a master of the refined portrait. He introduced well thought out artistic poses, superb lighting, neat interiors and his very own photo mats.

1914 photographs of the daughters of Nicholas II were taking at the Alexander palace in Tsarskoe Selo.

Boldly signed in Indian ink

Olga

(in Russian)

Printed text on back:

1914

Reproduction is Prohibited.

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Photographer’s seal in the lower left corner

Boasson and Eggler

St. Petersburg

Nevsky 24.