L'ILLUSTRATION - Russian Monarchs in France. - Lot 32

L'ILLUSTRATION - Russian Monarchs in France. Set of three issues: - The issue dated Saturday, October 17, 1896, devoted to the visit of Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna to France. It notably covers their participation in the ceremony marking the laying of the cornerstone of the Alexandre III Bridge, their visit to the Sèvres National Porcelain Manufactory, and their attendance at a gala held at the Palace of Versailles. The issue includes two supplements, one of which is an engraving depicting the review of the Châlons camp and the parade of troops in front of the official grandstand. The composition is signed in the lower left by Scott and in the lower right by Bellanger (?). Dimensions: 40x113 cm. The second supplement consists of an engraving depicting the heads of state side by side, based on a photograph by Boyer taken on October 5, 1896. Dimensions: 60x40 cm. - Issue dated Saturday, September 4, 1897, chronicling the trip of French President Félix Faure to Russia, during which he was received by Emperor Nicholas II. The issue includes as a supplement a poster depicting the two heads of state gathered around a table, in a composition signed by Louis SABATTIER (1863–1935) and titled: “... Our two nations, friends and allies.” Dimensions: 59x41 cm. - Issue dated Saturday, September 21, 1901, including as a supplement a full-length engraving of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, based on a photograph by C. E. de Hahn. Dimensions: 59.5 x 40.5 cm. Magazine dimensions: 41 x 30.5 cm. (Tears, creases, stains). Included is a set of 20th-century posters, including in particular: - Four posters for “La Nuit de l’Agro.” Dimensions: 59 x 39 cm. - Two advertising posters for “Pschitt citron.” Dimensions: 61 x 42 cm.