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155 - A rare FALDA worn by His Holiness Pope Pius IX and later by …
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
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Description
A rare FALDA worn by His Holiness Pope Pius IX and later by Leo XIII. It comes with an authentic Vatican document dated 1912 stating that it was used in Gaeta in 1848. Signs of wear, discolouration and foxing. The falda is a distinctive papal garment consisting of a long skirt extending below the hem of the alb. The skirts of the falda were so long that the Pope had attendants to carry the train at the front and back when he had to move about. Provenance: Sisters of Charity of Nevers.
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About the sale SACRED ART IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH
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Auction time 11/07/2026 at 10:30 AM
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