Lot Essay
Marguerite was the daughter of Fraançois I of France and married Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy. For a cameo of their son, Carlo Emanuele I, see lot 1028.
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Marguerite di Valois, Duchess of Savoy, in profile to the left in embroidered dress with high standing collar and ruff, embroidered cap in her upswept hair; the background circumscribed 'MARGVERITA DE FRNCE D SABAV'
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Marguerite di Valois, Duchess of Savoy, in profile to the left in embroidered dress with high standing collar and ruff, embroidered cap in her upswept hair; the background circumscribed 'MARGVERITA DE FRNCE D SABAV'
oval, 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) high, gilt-metal mount with black enamelled suspended jewel
Marguerite di Valois, Duchess of Savoy, in profile to the left in embroidered dress with high standing collar and ruff, embroidered cap in her upswept hair; the background circumscribed 'MARGVERITA DE FRNCE D SABAV'
oval, 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm.) high, gilt-metal mount with black enamelled suspended jewel
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