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Nielsine Caroline Petersen (1851-1916)

King Christian IX of Denmark (1818-1906) signed & dated 1909

Marble | 78.8 x 57 x 35 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2036

Grand Entrance & Marble Hall, Buckingham Palace

King Christian IX of Denmark (1818-1906)

Nielsine Caroline Petersen (1851-1916)

King Christian IX of Denmark (1818-1906) signed & dated 1909

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Description

Marble bust of King Christian IX of Denmark; facing forwards; with drooping moustache and long sideburns; wearing a high-necked military tunic with medals and a cloak with the Collar of the Order of the Elephant.

Provenance

Commissioned by Queen Alexandra, 1908
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Nielsine Caroline Petersen (1851-1916)
(sculptor)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Christian IX, King of Denmark (1818-1906)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Marble

marble

Measurements

78.8 x 57 x 35 cm (whole object)

78cm (whole object)

150000 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Sculpture
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
busts
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Elephant (Denmark)
Places
Europe
Scandinavia
Denmark

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