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849 - Letter from Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia: Handwritten, signed letter in French, (Schönhausen Palace), July 30, 1770, 2 pages, 4° format. Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern, Queen of Prussia (1715–1797), who spent the summer months at Schönhausen Palace, addresses “...chère Aimée,” and begins by referring to a previous letter. She also sends her regards to the recipient’s daughter, whom she refers to simply as “la Brotfeld,” and discusses a visit by Princess Amalia to Schönhausen Palace, financial matters, and the impending childbirth of the Princess of Prussia. She concludes the letter in a friendly tone with the words “…Vôtre Fidele Amieé (/) Elisabeth.” 22.5 cm x 18.7 cm and 37.4 cm.

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€850 - 1,700

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Letter from Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia: Handwritten, signed letter in French, (Schönhausen Palace), July 30, 1770, 2 pages, 4° format. Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern, Queen of Prussia (1715–1797), who spent the summer months at Schönhausen Palace, addresses “...chère Aimée,” and begins by referring to a previous letter. She also sends her regards to the recipient’s daughter, whom she refers to simply as “la Brotfeld,” and discusses a visit by Princess Amalia to Schönhausen Palace, financial matters, and the impending childbirth of the Princess of Prussia. She concludes the letter in a friendly tone with the words “…Vôtre Fidele Amieé (/) Elisabeth.” 22.5 cm x 18.7 cm and 37.4 cm. A handwritten and hand-signed letter from Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia to a close confidante. Schönhausen (palace), July 30, 1770.

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Auction details

International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART I
Friday, December 4
10:00 AM
Grosse Strasse 1
29693 Ahlden, Germany

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