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A Result Worthy of the Grand Cross

Result EUR188,700
Published on , by Anne Doridou-Heim
Auction on 05 December 2018 - 13:30 (CET) - Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
The collection contained some four hundred orders of chivalry and decorations, many of exceptional quality and some of considerable rarity. It obtained over €2 million €2,033,745 to be precise: a result worthy of the Grand Cross! Two Dame badges in the Order of St Catherine came top, with each fetching €188,700. The Grand...
Russia, Order of St Catherine, late 19th century, Dame Grand Cross insignia, badge... A Result Worthy of the Grand Cross
Russia, Order of St Catherine, late 19th century, Dame Grand Cross insignia, badge in silver, gold, rhinestones and diamonds, enamelled medallion, sash with bow embroidered with the legend in silver sequins, silver plaque set with rhinestones, motto and crown in diamonds, back in silver gilt, 9.2 x 6.2 cm, gross weight: 86 g, h. of plaque 8.3 cm, gross weight: 140 g.  
Result: €188,700
The collection contained some four hundred orders of chivalry and decorations, many of exceptional quality and some of considerable rarity. It obtained over €2 million €2,033,745 to be precise:…
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Wednesday 05 December 2018 - 13:30 (CET) - Live
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
Mirabaud - Mercier