Lot 103
  • 103

Ensemble de souvenirs de la Maison de France

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • textil
  • Napperon 75 x 75 cm, long. broche 3,5 cm
  • Mat 29 1/2 x 29 1/2 in; pin length 1 1/2 in
comprenant : une broche de l'orfèvre Morel & Cie à Londres, ayant appartenu au roi Louis-Philippe, composé de huit médaillons contenant les cheveux de son épouse et de ses enfants, dans un papier portant l'inscription épingle qui alla/... la chemise/ du bien aimé .../ et que je lui ai détachée/ le 24 août 1850... ; un napperon en linon bordé de dentelle ; quatre images pieuses provenant du livre de prière de la reine Marie-Amélie ; une mèche de cheveux de Madame Adélaïde, soeur du roi Louis-Philippe ; un morceau de soie du linceul de St François-Xavier à Goa ; une fleur séchée, dans un papier plié portant l'inscription Alla adorata Ameli / di quelle la cultiva / ... ; un morceau d'étoffe dans une enveloppe inscrite petit morceau de pantalon porté/ depuis Fontainebleau/ 30 may 1837 -/ au 30 may 1838 - à Villiers/ en tenue de robe de chambre

Condition

Lot sold as is. Stains and burns on mat, especially on folds.
"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

Various commemoratives of the French royal family: a pin that belonged to King Louis-Philippe, a mat, four holy pictures from Queen Marie-Amélie, a strand of hair of Madame Adélaïde, a piece of the shroud of St Francis Xavier at Goa, a dried flower and a piece of cloth