Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary Signed photograph

Scarce cabinet card by Kollestanar of Budapest featuring Franz Joseph in a half length pose wearing a military uniform with three medals and the Order of the Golden Fleece, signed in Latin "Franciscus Josephus" and dated "VXCIII" (presumably 1898), albumen print, embossed photographer's stamp and date 1892, on original mount, some remnants of previous mount to the verso, age-related foxing and browning.

Dimensions:5.75 x 4"/ 14.5 x 10cm

Provenance:

From the collection of a London gentleman.