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Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family
Posted by The Royal Watcher on November 13, 2018, 4:46 pm
Tomorrow, Sotheby's will be auctioning the 'Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family' in Geneva, which is probably the biggest auction of Royal Jewels since that of Princess Margaret in 2006, though this one has pieces that are much more historic. It is almost common knowledge that the jewels are being sold by the heirs of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria, who passed away last year. I wonder why they weren't loaned out to her daughter-in-law, Princess Anne, the Dowager Duchess of Calabria, who has appeared at grand events without suitable jewels for decades? Maybe there were issues of security and transportation, or Infanta Alicia retained the jewels till her death. I'm looking forward to some of the more historic pieces being acquired by the Louvre or even another family member, like we saw with another Bourbon Parma Tiara earlier this year! Like many of us, I loathe to see such a historic collection being broken up, but I wonder what jewels the Bourbon Parmas (who have been selling their jewels since the 80s) still have left? You can read my article on some of the highlights from the sale HERE.
There is a fascinating array of Orders and Insignia on offer, and I wonder if the Greek Order of the Reedemer could have been given to the Duke of Calabria at the wedding of King Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of Greece?
The Jewels of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme (I found the notes from the inventory rather touching, and told my mother and grandmother to do the same with their jewels), some of which were worn by her daughter, Infanta Alicia.
How likely is it that the jewels of Marie Antoinette will end up in a museum (preferably the Louvre) rather than a private collection?
Note- All of the picture collages in this thread were made by me!
For a number of reasons, I suspect that the prices for the pearls of Marie Antoinette will prove too high for most museums, but I know that many would love to see them displayed in the Louvre.
For a number of reasons, I suspect that the prices for the pearls of Marie Antoinette will prove too high for most museums, but I know that many would love to see them displayed in the Louvre.
Thank you the Royal Watcher, this information is very insightful. I find that when pieces such as these go into private hands however one hardly knows who has them until you hear of them showing up at another auction. But I gather it may be more expensive for a family never mind how rich to continue to pay insurance and or security cost on jewels they hardly get to wear anyhow, so the best bet would be to exchange them for the hard cash, and if the Spanish have anything like the inheritance tax system of the UK, well then yes these auctions and sales will continue.
Regards,
Dave.
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Tomorrow, Sotheby's will be auctioning the 'Royal Jewels from the Bourbon Parma Family' in Geneva, which is probably the biggest auction of Royal Jewels since that of Princess Margaret in 2006, though this one has pieces that are much more historic. It is almost common knowledge that the jewels are being sold by the heirs of Infanta Alicia, Duchess of Calabria , who passed away last year. I wonder why they weren't loaned out to her daughter-in-law, Princess Anne, the Dowager Duchess of Calabria, who has appeared at grand events without suitable jewels for decades? Maybe there were issues of security and transportation, or Infanta Alicia retained the jewels till her death. I'm looking forward to some of the more historic pieces being acquired by the Louvre or even another family member, like we saw with another Bourbon Parma Tiara earlier this year ! Like many of us, I loathe to see such a historic collection being broken up, but I wonder what jewels the Bourbon Parmas (who have been selling their jewels since the 80s) still have left? You can read my article on some of the highlights from the sale HERE .
There is a fascinating array of Orders and Insignia on offer, and I wonder if the Greek Order of the Reedemer could have been given to the Duke of Calabria at the wedding of King Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of Greece?
The Jewels of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme (I found the notes from the inventory rather touching, and told my mother and grandmother to do the same with their jewels), some of which were worn by her daughter, Infanta Alicia.
How likely is it that the jewels of Marie Antoinette will end up in a museum (preferably the Louvre) rather than a private collection?
Note- All of the picture collages in this thread were made by me!