Re: Belgian/Faberge tiara Archived Message
Posted by maria-olivia on March 18, 2014, 2:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Belgian/Italian Faberge tiara auctioned off again"
King Albert Ier bought this tiara for Prince Charles, Count of Flanders's future wife. It is not an heritage from Queen Elisabeth. Their relationship was that bad He did not event attend his Mother's Funerals. --Previous Message-- : Two million US Dollars is quite a lot for a : very small diadem. My estimate was around : 750.000 US Dollars. Below one can see the : proportions. : : It seems the didadem is still on display in : the Houston Museum for Natural Science. : Until recently they had the exhibition : Fabergé: A Brilliant Vision until 31 : December 2013, showcasing a lot of Fabergé : artworks. I think there is no any auction at : all. : : It remains a pity that the jewel, after the : death of Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians, : inherited by her son Prince Charles of : Belgium, then -via him- to her daughter : Queen Marie-José of Italy, then to her : granddaughter Princess Maria Gabriella di : Savoia, was auctioned off in 2007. It must : be a stunning and sparkling piece in real. : : : http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/a-magnificent-antique-diamond-tiara-by-faberge-4928143-details.aspx : : : :
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