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A diamond tiara belonging to the Romanov dynasty
Diamond tiara, once belonging to the Empress Marie Fedorovna. Part of a sale of Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods auction house in 1927.
1927
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Auction Christie Christies Diamond Diamonds Dynasty Feodorovna Jewel Jewellery Jewels Manson Marie Regalia Revolution Revolutionaries Romanoff Romanov Romanovs Russians Sep16 Tiara Woods 1927 Fedorovna
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1. Title: "A Diamond Tiara of Imperial Russian Heritage: The Legacy of Empress Marie Fedorovna at Christie's Manson and Woods Auction, 1927" 2.. This exquisite diamond tiara, once a cherished possession of the last Empress of Imperial Russia, Marie Fedorovna (1847-1928), was among the Russian state jewels sold at auction at Christie Manson and Woods in London on September 16, 1927. The Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917, was renowned for its opulent regalia, and this magnificent tiara is a testament to their grandeur. Empress Marie Fedorovna, born Princess Dagmar of Denmark, ascended the Russian throne in 1894 upon the death of her husband Tsar Alexander III. She wore this diamond tiara, featuring a central pear-shaped diamond flanked by smaller diamonds and set in gold and silver, on numerous formal occasions during her reign. The Russian Revolution in 1917 led to the downfall of the Romanov dynasty, and the family was forced into exile. The jewels, including this tiara, were seized by the Bolsheviks and eventually put up for sale in the West to raise funds for the new Soviet government. The auction at Christie's Manson and Woods attracted international attention, with bidders from around the world vying for the opportunity to own a piece of Russian imperial history. The diamond tiara, with its rich heritage and stunning design, was a highly sought-after item. Today, the identity of the buyer remains a mystery, but the tiara continues to captivate collectors and historians alike, serving as a reminder of the opulence and grandeur of the Romanov dynasty and the tumultuous history of Imperial Russia.
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