240 - A collection of documents related to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, 1920s

A collection of documents related to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, 1920s A group of documents related to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, circa the 1920s Comprising letters, poems, songs, dramatic works, and contemporary newspaper clippings dedicated to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich (1856–1929), primarily dating from the early 1920s, produced primarily by members of the Russian émigré community and monarchist supporters in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution and Civil War, these materials reflect strong anti-Bolshevik sentiments and reveal the hopes placed in the Grand Duke as a symbol of Imperial Russia. They advocate for the liberation of Russia from Soviet rule and express support for the restoration of the monarchy. various sizes Footnotes: Provenance Private Collection, France After Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich and Grand Duchess Anastasia fled revolutionary Russia in 1919 and settled in France, the Grand Duke became one of the most prominent and influential figures in the Russian émigré community. For many White Russians scattered across Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, China, and the Americas, he represented the living embodiment of Imperial Russia and the hope for national restoration. People looked up to him as a potential leader who could unite the anti-Bolshevik movement and restore the glory, faith, and traditions of the Russian Empire. As a result, the Grand Duke received a great deal of correspondence from admirers and supporters around the world. This included letters, poems, songs, prayers, memoirs, and short stories dedicated to him, many of which expressed devotion, loyalty, and hope for Russia’s liberation from Soviet rule. Some writers praised his military achievements and personal integrity, while others appealed directly to him to assume leadership of the Russian exile movement and guide the nation back to its former greatness. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com