Lot 5
(Hawaii - King David Kalakaua) (1836-1891) Last King of Hawaii (1871-1891), called "The Merry Monarch"; he was forced to sign the "Bayonet Constitution" of 1887, which severely restricted his powers and the rights of native Hawaiians. Sepia-toned 7"x9" photograph of King Kalakaua's lying-in-state in the throne room at Iolani Palace. Very fine except for one-inch tear at upper edge. Queen Kapiolani prays at the King's funeral bier. Kalakaua died January 20, 1891 in San Francisco where he had gone for treatment. His body was brought to Honolulu by an American warship and, after a ceremonious lying-in-state, he was buried in the Royal Mausoleum, leaving his younger sister, Liliuokalani to ascend the throne.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $276 |
