Now Playing: Andrei Stackenschneider (1802-1865)
Topic: Yachts
The Russian Imperial family enjoying a summer cruise onboard the Imperial yacht, Shtandart.
The painting portrays Tsar Nicholas I (reigned 1825-55), his German-born wife the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and at least some - if not all - of their seven children, Alexander (the future Tsar Alexander II, reigned 1855-81), Nicholas, Michael, Constantine, Maria, Olga and Alexandra. The vessel depicted is presumably the Shtandart, the second imperial yacht of this name but about which very little is known.
This charming watercolour by Andrei Stackenschneider sold at Christie's (London) for £8,963 ($16,616) in 2004.
© Christie's. 10 March, 2011
Posted by Paul Gilbert
at 2:35 PM EST
Updated: Friday, 1 April 2011 4:13 PM EDT
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Updated: Friday, 1 April 2011 4:13 PM EDT
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