Archduke Rudolf, the crown prince of Austria-Hungary and heir-apparent of the Habsburg dynasty, married Princess Stephanie of Belgium in 1881. In 1889, Rudolf famously died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera; the ensuing scandal made international headlines and remains a cause of speculation more than a century later. Scarce original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet full-length portrait of Rudolf and Stephanie standing side-by-side, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Rudolf” and “Stephanie.” Published by H. Eckert of Prague. In fine condition, with trimmed left and right edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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