1386 - Bismarck, Otto von Pilartz, Jakob (Jacques) Collection of 20 original photographs of Otto von Bismarck's spa stays in Bad Kissingen. Circa 1891-92. silver bromide gelatin on photographic paper. Dimensions from 13 x 19.5 cm to approx. 22.5 x 30 cm. Each mounted on card, some under passepartout. Mostly with the photographer's blindstamp "Pilartz Hofphotogr. Bad Kissingen", some with label on verso (here with typographical inscription), some with further inscription in manuscript. From 1874 Otto von Bismarck spent several summers in Bad Kissingen to recover from his health problems. During his first stay at Edmund Diruf's guest house, he was the victim of an assassination attempt by the journeyman cooper Eduard Kullmann, who fired several shots. Nevertheless, von Bismarck returned, but spent his subsequent stays in nearby Hausen. The town was an important place for Bismarck's political contacts and relaxing breaks. - Jakob Pilartz was a German court photographer to several rulers. He was Bismarck's preferred photographer and photographed him repeatedly during his visits to the spa, which lasted several weeks. The series of portraits taken in 1890 in particular was widely distributed. - The collection includes several portraits of Bismarck: Several photographs of the unveiling ceremony of the monument to His Majesty King Ludwig I of Bavaria. - Otto von Bismarck walking with his imperial dog in Bad Kissingen. - Prince Bismarck accepts the homage of the people of Baden, Hesse and Palatinate (...). Snapshot with the approaching Dr. Schmeel (Darmstadt). - Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (...) accepts the homage of the monument committee. - The backing boards partly with somewhat larger dampstains, stained and somewhat creased, 1 sheet with sections. Some of the photographs somewhat faded, minimally discolored. Collection of 20 original photographs of Otto von Bismarck's visits in Bad Kissingen. Silver bromide gelatin on photographic paper. Each mounted on card, some under passepartout. Mostly with the photographer's blindstamp "Pilartz Hofphotogr. Bad Kissingen", some with label on verso (here with typographical inscription), some with further handwritten inscription. - From 1874, Otto von Bismarck spent several summers in Bad Kissingen to recover from his health problems. During his first stay at Edmund Diruf's guest house, he was the victim of an assassination attempt by the assistant cooper Eduard Kullmann, who fired several shots. Nevertheless, von Bismarck returned, but spent his further stays in nearby Hausen. The town was an important place for Bismarck's political contacts and restful breaks. - Jakob Pilartz was a German court photographer to several sovereigns. He was Bismarck's preferred photographer and photographed him repeatedly during his visits to the city for several weeks. The series of portraits taken in 1890 in particular was widely distributed. - The collection includes several portraits of Bismarck as well as: The unveiling ceremony of the monument to His Majesty King Ludwig I of Bavaria. - Otto von Bismarck walking with his imperial dog in Bad Kissingen. - Prince Bismarck accepts the homage of the people of Baden, Hesse and Palatinate (...) . Momentary shot with the approaching Dr. Schmeel (Darmstadt). - Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (...) accepts the homage of the monument committee. - The backing boards partly with somewhat larger dampstains, stained and somewhat creased, 1 sheet with cuts. Some of the photographs somewhat faded, minimally discolored. Overall well preserved.