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Berry, Marie-Caroline-Ferdinande-Louise de Bourbon-Sicile, Duchesse de.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Fine series of over thirty autograph letters signed ("Carolina" or Maria Carolina"), to Nicoletta, Princess of Palagonia in Palermo, with some by her husband Ettore, Duc de Berry ("Ettore Lucchesi Palli")
- ink on paper
written in Italian, including twenty-seven letters by Carolina, discussing the war of liberation in 1859, despairing of the ingratitude of their people, lamenting the unrest in Sicily (..."la volontà di Dio sia fatta che li punisce..."), the "madness" in France (in 1851), and other relatives being chased from their various seats, commiserating over the death of Nicoletta's father, and her own brother the King, exchanging family news, and assuring her that she is her best friend; together with six letters by Ettore Carlo Lucchesi Palli, Duc de Berry and one by Maria Isabella (1833)
34 letters in all, 8vo, some stationery with attractive lithographed decorative borders, some with the crowned MC monogram, Naples, Brunsee, Parma, Venice, Graz and elsewhere, mainly 13 March 1839-15 September 1859, seal tear to one letter, some creasing
34 letters in all, 8vo, some stationery with attractive lithographed decorative borders, some with the crowned MC monogram, Naples, Brunsee, Parma, Venice, Graz and elsewhere, mainly 13 March 1839-15 September 1859, seal tear to one letter, some creasing
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"...Quanti guai da pertutto Guerra disgrazie Rivoluzioni che Tempi!! Qui siamo tranquilli, ma sempre tormentati per mia figlia la D[uce]ssa di Parma, per mia sorella la Dssa di Toscana, tutte due raminghe co' loro figli facciate dal Ingratitudine del loro Popoli..."
This is a revealing series of often intimate letters, from one Italian aristocratic lady to another. Nicoletta, Principessa di Palagonia (1798-1864) was one of the closest friends of Princess Caroline and her husband Ettore Carlo Lucchesi-Palli.