Jewels of Princess Natalie Paley

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Sotheby’s is auctioning a variety of illustrious jewels in their Fine Jewels and Magnificent Jewels Sales in New York City on December 9 and 10, which come from a family collection inherited from Mrs John C. Wilson, née Princess Natalie Paley, the daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (and a half-sister of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna and Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich) who became a fashion model and socialite after emigrating to France and later the United States following the Russian Revolution.

Sotheby’s Fine Jewels and Magnificent Jewels Sales in New York City- December 9 and 10, 2019

Verdura Zircon and Diamond Ring

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 USD

Gold, Diamond and Enamel Suite

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD

Silver and Moonstone Necklace

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 USD

Cartier Gold, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet

Estimate: 50,000 – 75,000 USD

René Bovin Citrine, Peridot and Gold Brooch

Estimate: 7,500 – 10,000 USD

Seed Pearl, Gem-set and Enamel Turban Ornament

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 USD

Verdura Aquamarine, Gold, and Emerald Clip-Brooch

Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 USD

Verdura Pink Tourmaline and Yellow Sapphire ‘Dogwood’ Clip-Brooch and Earclips

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD

Verdura Emerald and Diamond Clip-Brooch

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD

Verdura Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Brooch

Estimate: 7,500 – 10,000 USD

Verdura Diamond Ring | Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 USD | 60,000 – 80,000 USD

Sapphire and Diamond Double Clip-Brooch

Estimate: 12,000 – 15,000 USD

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3 thoughts on “Jewels of Princess Natalie Paley”

  1. so sad the family has decided to sold this collection, which is not one of the most princely collections of all… I am a fond admirer of princess natalie romanova de’ palej… selling the jewels is a disgrace,

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  3. While this or a sister article refers to Princesse Natalia as Mrs. Wilson as she became, it leaves out her interim marriage (“blanche”) with Parisian couturier Lucian LeLong. The princesse appears to have felt most comfortable in concert in one relationship or another with homosexual men (and Kathrine Hepburn). Many years ago when I was still a member of the Russian Nobility Association, I read a book which at the much earlier time when it was written appeared to recognize that when the Princesse was a young girl, the exigencies of the terrible Revolutionary period placed her at some point in the hands of the Bolshies who may likely have mistreated this innocent and isolated Princesse, leading to a later psychological and emotional life devoid of normal female sexuality. The Revolution to my mind had as its leaders’ main goal, the transference of the wealth and assets from one group to another. I often try to recall the name of the former imperial owner of the palace North of Moscow where Lenin made his home.

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