ROYALTY - KING OF SIAM Fine portrait of the King Rama V [Chulalongkorn], of Siam, standing in Eur...

ROYALTY - KING OF SIAM Fine portrait of the King Rama V [Chulalongkorn], of Siam, standing in European suit with bowler hat, on the steps of Frijsenborg Castle in Denmark, gelatin silver print by R.R. Kirkegaard (photographer's blindstamp credit lower right), window-mounted, image approximately 225 x 173mm., [1907] Footnotes: Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, is depicted standing on the steps of Frijsenborg Castle, during a visit to Denmark in 1907. Chulalongkorn (1853-1910) was known for his push to modernise Siam (modern-day Thailand) and forge links with European powers. Denmark had long been an ally, 2021 marking the four hundredth anniversary of their bilateral relations. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com