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CDV: portrait of ISABELLA II, the QUEEN of SPAIN
Isabella II (1830-1904), Queen of Spain (reigned 1833-1868). Isabella was born in Madrid, the daughter of Ferdinand VII and his fourth wife, Maria Cristina. When she was only three, her father died and Isabella was proclaimed queen, her mother acting as Regent during her minority. She succeeded to the throne because her father had induced the Cortes to set aside the Salic law, which the Bourbons had introduced to Spain at the beginning of the 18th century. Her father’s brother, Don Carlos, disputed her title, and fought the first of the Carlist Wars to try and seize the crown. His grandson later fought another war – in the 1870’s - against Isabella’s son, Alfonso XII. Isabella was only able to maintain her rights through the support of the army, the Cortes, and the Liberals, who established constitutional and parliamentary government and dissolved the religious orders, confiscating their property. After the first Carlist War, the Queen-Regent resigned to make way for Espartero, the most popular of the Isabelline generals, but he only acted as Regent for two years before he was forced out by a military pronuciamiento . The new government declared Isabella of age when she was still only thirteen, and three years later forced her to marry her cousin, Prince Francisco de Asis (1822-1902). Francisco was homosexual and although the Queen had twelve children (only four of which reached adulthood), it was widely believed that none of them had been fatd by her husband. For instance, the heir to the throne, who would eventually become Alfonso XII, was reputed to be the son of a captain of the guard, Enrique Puig y Moltò. In 1868 Isabella’s reign ended in revolution and abdication, hastened by her continued loyalty to the Moderates and her refusal to appoint a progressive ministry. Photographed M. de Hebert of Madrid. Condition: please see scans. The print presents a couple of small imperfections in the area of background and its tonal range could be a little stronger in the area of the sitter’s face. It is otherwise in excellent condition, as is the mount. [See my other listings this week for more portraits of the Spanish royal family.] Dimensions: The dimensions of a standard carte-de-visite are approx. 4.1” by 2.5” (105 mm by 63 mm). Be sure to check out all my other auctions on eBay this week! Terms and conditions: I will send you an eBay invoice shortly after the end of the auction. Please make arrangements for payment to reach me within 7 days of receipt of invoice. Preferred method of All goods are sent at your own risk unless you choose to have the item sent to you via registered mail (which includes insurance). Proof of postage can be provided free of charge if asked for in advance. Any bid placed is deemed an acceptance of these terms. Please view my feedback for guarantee of good service. I operate a full refund policy (less postage costs) if any item does not meet with complete satisfaction. Postage and packing: $3.00 (UK), $4.00 (Europe), 
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