Oil on black silk

Description

1890 oil on black silk Japanese paintings from Yokohama, Japan, purchased by Prince Vladimir as a gift for his mother in 1945. HISTORICAL PROVENANCE: Related historical documentation shows connection to William Doggett-Eletsky (also referenced in North Tahoe Bonanza newspaper coverage regarding Russian royalty connections). This provenance link strengthens the authentication and historical significance of these pieces. THE JOURNEY OF THE MASTERPIECES — From North Tahoe to Southern California: The provenance and historical journey of these master oil-on-black-silk paintings are deeply intertwined with the travels and geography of the Boshans family. Timeline of the Paintings' Travels: • The North Tahoe Era: The paintings were initially kept and displayed in North Lake Tahoe for a few years during the time the family resided there — a region documented in the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza newspaper clipping, which details the regional presence of figures like Vladimir II Eduardovich, Prince Elets-Doggett-Eletsky in Tahoe Vista. • The Southern Sojourn (Arkansas & Oklahoma): The pieces were later moved to Arkansas for roughly a year, before being relocated to Oklahoma, marking a multi-state journey across the American heartland. • The Return to Southern California: Following the father's passing, a dedicated recovery journey was made to ensure the preservation of these masterworks. Princess Kristina, accompanied by her Mother, drove to safely retrieve the collection from Oklahoma and bring them back home to Southern California. These master oil-on-black-silk paintings serve not only as exceptional works of fine art but also as physical anchors of the family's heritage, migrations, and devotion to preserving history across generations. They stand today in Southern California as a testament to their enduring journey and the hands that safely guided them home. Previous Appraisal: Butterfield & Butterfield (1984) — $6,000 per painting ($18,000 total for all three)