Lot 104
  • 104

Pochette en soie ivoire ayant appartenu à la reine Marie-Amélie (1782-1866)

Estimate
500 - 1,000 EUR
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Description

  • silk
  • 26 x 26 cm
  • 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in
gansée d'un large galon de fil d'or et fermée par un rabat boutonné, conservée dans une enveloppe portant la mention Bourse Pour le mouchoir pour la 1ere Communion/ de Marie Amélie le Mardi de la Pentecôte/ 1794.

Condition

Ivory silk stained in places. Gold threads with wear. Good overall condition.
"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

Sixième fille de Ferdinand Ier des Deux-Siciles et de Marie-Caroline d'Autriche (soeur de Marie-Antoinette), Marie-Amélie grandit au palais de Caserte près de Naples, au sein d'une cour très pieuse. Destinée successivement au Dauphin de France Louis-Joseph, puis au grand-duc Constantin et enfin au duc de Berry, elle épouse en 1809 à Palerme un prince en exil, qui se révèlera pourtant promis à un bel avenir, Louis-Philippe duc d'Orléans. 

Ivory silk wallet bordered by a gold wire braid, used by Queen Marie-Amelie (1782-1866) during her first communion in 1794