T.v.D. Laars / L. van Leer & Co - Stamboom van het Huis Oranje-Nassau (1901), Den abonné’s der N.R.Ct. aangeboden bij het Huwelijk van

A richly decorated antique genealogical chart depicting the family tree of the Dutch royal House of Orange-Nassau.
The print begins with William the Elder (Count of Nassau) and continues through to Queen Wilhelmina.

The following text appears along the bottom:
Bottom left: T.V.D. LAARS, INV: & DEL.
Bottom center: Presented to the subscribers of the N.R.Ct. on the occasion of the marriage of Queen WILHELMINA.
Bottom right: LITH. L.VAN LEER & C.º AMSTERDAM.

The design was created in a beautiful Art Nouveau style by the renowned heraldic artist T.v.D. Laars (Titus van der Laars, Inv. & Del.) and printed by the leading lithography firm L. van Leer & Co in Amsterdam.
The family tree features numerous detailed coats of arms, historical notes, and decorative Art Nouveau borders with chestnut leaves.
The historical text at the bottom reads: "Presented to the subscribers of the N.R.Ct. on the occasion of the marriage of Queen WILHELMINA," meaning that this example was issued at the time as an exclusive supplement to subscribers of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant.

Condition:
In good antique condition.
The lithograph has retained its color well and has no major tears.
There are, however, light, characteristic signs of age, such as slight waviness in the paper and mild discoloration/staining (patina), consistent with its age of 125 years.
The piece is framed in a neat gold-colored wooden frame behind glass.

Dimensions:
Height: 75 cm.
Width: 58 cm.
Depth: 2 cm. Weight: 3.2 kg.

The lot will be packed with the utmost care and sent by registered and insured shipping with Track & Trace.
Collection is also possible by arrangement.