by Claire Papon
Early 20th-century Russian School, Portrait of Prince Felix Felixovich Yusupov (1887-1967), oil on canvas signed with the initials M.C., 80 x 63 cm/31.5 x 24.8 in. Estimate: €30,000/50,000
More than their estimates, the history of these objects is what will appeal to lovers of royal or princely family mementos. Thanks to numerous photos, we get an idea of the daily surroundings of this house in Rue Pierre-Guérin (16th arrondissement), where Felix and Irina Yusupov lived from 1943 until their deaths in 1967 and 1970. This pied-à-terre remained in the family until it was recently sold. What remains of its contents is being sold by Xenia, granddaughter of Felix and Irina... read more