241 - A collection of correspondence concerning Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (1868–1935)

A collection of correspondence concerning Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (1868–1935) A group of correspondence concerning Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (1868–1935) Correspondence in French and Russian, dating from the later years of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna’s life, primarily from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s, comprising autograph letters and retained drafts, copies, accounts, and telegrams, relating primarily to her financial affairs and the administration of the Choigny estate. The correspondence concerns loans made to the Grand Duchess, the settlement of debts incurred on her behalf, and the management and expenses of the Choigny estate. Also included are letters addressed to Dr. Malama, the family physician to Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich and Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, concerning financial payments and related arrangements. The collection further includes duplicate correspondence, in several instances accompanied by contemporary annotations recording dates of dispatch or receipt; Easter greetings; expressions of gratitude from recipients of financial assistance provided by the Grand Duchess; and inquiries concerning members of the Grand Ducal household. A vivid collection of correspondence documenting the financial circumstances, household affairs, and personal networks surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna during the final decade of her life. various sizes Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, France For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com