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Lot 202THE PROPERTY OF A LADY OF TITLE
GERMAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1890
Frederick-Francis III (1851-1897), Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1883-1897, in blue coat, red-bordered silver-embroidered collar and silver epaulettes, wearing the chain and breast-star of the Royal Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Imperial Russian Order of St. Andrew, the cross and breast-star of the Order of Malta and the cross of years of service of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and various others, light brown moustache and sideburns; together with Frederick (1717-1785), Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1756-1785, in blue coat with embroidered gold collar, lace cravat, powdered wig en queue (German School, ca 1760)
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GBP 597
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Grand Duke Frederick Francis III married in 1860 Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia, a granddaughter of Tsar Nicholas I. Their two daughters, Alexandrine and Cecilie, were married respectively to Christian X of Denmark and William, Crown Prince of Prussia.
Duke Frederick succeeded his father in 1756 and became known as 'the Pious'. He was succeeded by his nephew Frederick Francis I (see lot 395).
Duke Frederick succeeded his father in 1756 and became known as 'the Pious'. He was succeeded by his nephew Frederick Francis I (see lot 395).