Details
Vasily Andreyevich Zhukovsky (1783-1852)
Receipt for 10,000 francs. 1845
Document signed ('Joukovsky'), a receipt for 10,000 francs received from A.M. Rothschild & Sons, Frankfurt am Main, 1 October 1845.

In French. Partly-printed document (by the printers C. Naumann, Frankfurt), completed in manuscript, one leaf, 108 x 270mm, engraved arms of A.M. Rothschild at left, numbered 'N. 197' at upper right.

A receipt for 10,000 francs on the account of Messrs Seguin Duval in St Petersburg, 'by virtue of the letter of credit of 16 May 1844'.

The funds may be for the regular pensions and royalty payments which Zhukovsky continued to receive from Russia during his last decade in Germany.
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
  • Conditions of Sale
  • FAQs
  • This lot is offered by Christie Manson & Woods Ltd
Brought to you by

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.
More from
Exiles and Idealists: A Private Collection of Russian Literary Manuscripts
View All
Place your bid Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report