Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

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From the Collection of Princess Giovanna of Savoy, Tsarina of Bulgaria (1907-2000)

Shell cameo brooch, circa 1930

Auction Closed

November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

200 - 400 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From the Collection of Princess Giovanna of Savoy, Tsarina of Bulgaria (1907-2000)


Shell cameo brooch, circa 1930


Cameo depicting the Madonna and child with St John the Baptist, within a border of floral design.

Princess Giovanna of Savoy, Tsarina of Bulgaria (1907-2000)

Princess Nadezdha of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958)

The shell cameo brooch was given by Princess Giovanna of Savoy, Tsarina of Bulgaria (1907-2000) in 1930 on the occasion of the birth of one of the children of her sister-in-law Princess Nadezdha of Bulgaria, Duchess of Württemberg (1899-1958).