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92 - "Gold & Azulejos: Royal Palaces of Portugal", published by S…
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Estimate €50 - €80
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Description
"Gold & Azulejos: Royal Palaces of Portugal", published by Swan, 2015. In mint condition, in its blister pack. Produced by Swan Editeur in close collaboration with the Parques de Sintra institution – which brings together the national palaces of Sintra, Queluz and Pena – together with the directors of the National Palaces of Mafra and Ajuda and the director of the Royal Palace of Vila Viçosa, this beautiful volume is the first to bring together all of Portugal’s royal palaces. From the old Palacio de Sintra, a unique blend of Moorish and Manueline architecture and the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family since the 12th century, to the elegant neoclassical simplicity of Ajuda, Portugal’s royal palaces harbour unsuspected treasures that chronicle their country’s tumultuous history in marble, ceramics and gold. The authors – curators, historians, architects, all eminent specialists in the field – and the photographer Marc Walter have combined their talents to offer art and history enthusiasts a cultural and artistic journey, historically documented and sumptuously illustrated, into the heart of this polychrome world that defines the unique character of Portugal’s royal palaces.A whole team of the château’s curators and researchers have risen to the challenge of capturing this fabulous diversity of heritage in this work of exceptional quality. Marc Walter’s sumptuous photographs complement, explain and illustrate these essays, bearing witness to the château’s inexhaustible visual richness. These texts and illustrations delightfully offer a fresh perspective on Fontainebleau, much to the delight of both those discovering the ‘true home of kings’ for the first time and enthusiasts already familiar with the château.
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About the sale Enhanced sale 30 October 2026
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Auction time 10/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
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