Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
(1832-1867) - Order of the Golden Fleece with brilliants, gold, diamonds, consisting of: ram, flames and stylised fire striker, numerous old-cut diamonds and diamond rhombs, total height (without band ring) c. 7.5 cm, width 4 cm, overall weight 26 g, on an old original band, c. 1860, (Lu)
The Emperor of Mexico’s personal neck decoration of the Order of the Golden Fleece with brilliants, in so-called “Prinzengröße”. This reduced size was frequently the size of choice for its wearability. After the death of Emperor Max of Mexico, this personal neck decoration was given to his parents, Archduke Francis Charles and Archduchess Sophie. They in turn gave it to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, as a memento of his uncle.
Provenance:
Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Crown Prince Rudolf, by inheritance to his daughter Archduchess Elisabeth (“Erszi”) and her descendants.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
18.06.2019 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 137,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 50,000.- to EUR 70,000.-
Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
(1832-1867) - Order of the Golden Fleece with brilliants, gold, diamonds, consisting of: ram, flames and stylised fire striker, numerous old-cut diamonds and diamond rhombs, total height (without band ring) c. 7.5 cm, width 4 cm, overall weight 26 g, on an old original band, c. 1860, (Lu)
The Emperor of Mexico’s personal neck decoration of the Order of the Golden Fleece with brilliants, in so-called “Prinzengröße”. This reduced size was frequently the size of choice for its wearability. After the death of Emperor Max of Mexico, this personal neck decoration was given to his parents, Archduke Francis Charles and Archduchess Sophie. They in turn gave it to Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, as a memento of his uncle.
Provenance:
Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Crown Prince Rudolf, by inheritance to his daughter Archduchess Elisabeth (“Erszi”) and her descendants.
Specialist: Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
Dr. Georg Ludwigstorff
+43-1-515 60-363
antiquitaeten@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Imperial Court Memorabilia and Historical Objects |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 18.06.2019 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 13.06. - 18.06.2019 |
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