Spain, Spanish State. A 1957 Signed And Dedicated Portrait Of Francisco Franco Auction near Crispin

near Crispin

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE IN DER ARBEIT” (“FOR LOYALTY IN WORK”)

Accompanied by its matching miniature

in silver gilt and fine blue

grade grey backing

Spain, Spanish State. A 1957 Signed And Dedicated Portrait Of Francisco Franco Auction near CrispinA signed and dedicated portrait of Francisco Franco, featuring a widely reproduced image of Franco in a naval uniform, measuring 16. 5 cm (w) x 23 cm (h), pasted to a cream coloured card stock backer measuring 23 cm (w) x 32 cm (h), set above a handwritten dedication from Franco to a Capitn de Corbeta (Corvette Captain), closing with his elaborate signature and date 21. 4. 1957, in turn flanked by Francos embossed coat of arms, the photo demonstrates