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Ref: 6663 |
Belgium,
Astrid of Sweden, Queen of the Belgians 1934-35, Épreuve
d’Artiste (Artist’s Proof) circa 1935, by Pierre de
Soete, rare
Obv:
bust of Astrid right, crowned A above her right shoulder, name in right field
Rev: Belgian royal arms with French and Dutch mottoes Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 88mm Reference: - Notes: Astrid (1905-1935) was a Swedish princess who
married Prince Leopold of Belgium (later Leopold III) in 1926. The couple
were on holiday in Switzerland in 1935 when their car left the road and
Astrid was killed: she had been Queen of the Belgians for just 18 months.
This artist’s proof must date to her brief period as Queen. The portrait and
her fashion style is particularly evocative of the
period. Price: £150 |
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