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A Queen Maria Pia parasol


Estimate

2.000 - 3.000


Session 1

6 June 2023



Description

Turtle shell coated shaft of floral inlaid brass motifs and monogram MP surmounted by royal crown
Brown velvet textile
Marked "VERDIER"
France, last quarter of 19th century
(losses, faults and signs of wear)

Length: 89,5 cm


Category

Objects


Additional Information

In the collection of the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, we can observe several photos where Queen Maria Pia appears with an umbrella. In inventory photograph f62608 taken during a tour in Sintra at the Capuchos convent, the Queen is holding an umbrella very similar to this lot.



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