{"product_id":"grosser-feuervergoldeter-geschenkrahmen-mit-widmungsportrait-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-1897","title":"Large fire-gilt gift frame with dedicatory portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1897","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eOriginal signed portrait of Emperor Wilhelm II. in the magnificent honorary frame of the Order of the Black Eagle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II. in historical uniform with his own signature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn April 22, 1897, \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in Vienna on an official state visit. A few days later, on April 28, 1897, he personally signed this extraordinary portrait with \u003cstrong\u003e“Wilhelm IR”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The large-format image shows the German Emperor in a uniform based on a historical model from the era of \u003cstrong\u003eFrederick the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose traditional connection Wilhelm II. particularly valued. As is well known, the Emperor wore the uniforms of numerous German regiments and princely houses during his reign, while deliberately abstaining from wearing French uniforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare photo-crayon print by J. C. Schaarwächter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original full-length portrait comes from the renowned studio of \u003cstrong\u003eJ. C. Schaarwächter, Royal Court Photographer, Berlin W., Leipziger Straße 130\u003c\/strong\u003e. Between the photographer's details, the print \u003cstrong\u003e“Photo Crayon”\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-crayon print\u003c\/strong\u003e, a photographic original was artistically reworked with chalk, pastel, or pencil to achieve the character of a drawn or painted portrait. This elaborate technique enjoyed great popularity, especially in the late 19th century, and was frequently used for representative portraits of rulers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 33 × 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eFire-gilded honorary frame with the Order of the Black Eagle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf particular importance is the original frame in which the signed portrait was presented. It is an extremely representative \u003cstrong\u003ehonorary frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was presumably given as a personal gift to a distinguished person or to a member of the Austrian Imperial House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large frame is made of \u003cstrong\u003efire-gilded brass\u003c\/strong\u003e and is richly decorated. The border shows the embossed chain of the \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the Black Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest order of the Kingdom of Prussia. In the corners are Prussian eagles as well as the imperial monogram \u003cstrong\u003e“W”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The top is crowned by the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Imperial Crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the frame a particularly monumental effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back, the signature can be found:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“C. H. Preetz Berlin W. 8”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Berlin manufacturer supplied high-quality frames and presentation objects for state, military, and court purposes and is today considered one of the sought-after names in the field of Imperial memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eRare honorary gift of the German Empire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned portraits of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e in their original representative honorary frames are today among the rarest and most coveted mementos of the German Empire. Particularly extraordinary here is the combination of his own signature, a documented period of creation during the Vienna state visit of 1897, a large-format photo-crayon execution, and the elaborately designed order frame with the Imperial Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eCondition and dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good state of preservation with only slight signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe backing was replaced at a later date. Two mounting pins for securing the image in the frame are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 30.5 × 40.5 cm (excluding the height of the Imperial Crown)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of the photograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 33 × 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003eSignificant collector's item from the Imperial era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extraordinary piece of German monarchical history and courtly representative culture. For collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eEmperor Wilhelm II.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePrussian memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eautographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecourt photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the Black Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eImperial antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e, and objects of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Imperial House\u003c\/strong\u003e, this signed honorary portrait represents a rare opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO terms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emperor Wilhelm II., Wilhelm IR, signed portrait, original autograph of Emperor Wilhelm II., J. C. Schaarwächter, Royal Court Photographer Berlin, Photo Crayon, honorary frame, Order of the Black Eagle, Imperial Crown, Prussia, German Empire, Imperial House, monarchy, court photography, Imperial memorabilia, autograph, fire gilding, C. H. Preetz Berlin, imperial gift, rare collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAISER WILHELM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51522756968785,"sku":null,"price":4880.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4461\/9089\/files\/01-Geschenkrahmen-feuervergoldet-Kaiser-Wilhelm-II-1897.jpg?v=1753388117","url":"https:\/\/www.kaiser-wilhelm.com\/en\/products\/grosser-feuervergoldeter-geschenkrahmen-mit-widmungsportrait-von-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-1897","provider":"KAISER WILHELM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}