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Royal Diadems and Jewellery

 

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Royal Diadems and Jewellery. The Masterpieces of Italian Goldsmiths for the Savoy Court

FROM JUNE 26, 2009 TO FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The Reggia di Venaria organises an exhibition opening on June 26 on the jewellery crafted for the Court of Savoy since the 19th century by the finest Italian goldsmiths, that will be displayed alongside other masterpieces from the 17th and 18th century that have been preserved intact at the Sanctuary of Oropa.

The exhibition is part of the Reggia’s visiting itinerary and it is included in the admission ticket.

Royal Diadems and Jewellery. The Masterpieces of Italian Goldsmiths for the Savoy Court, curated by Stefano Papi, jewellery expert, and Tomaso Ricardi di Netro, historian and head of the Exhibition Department at Venaria Reale, will be open until January 10, 2010.

La Venaria Reale enters a new phase on its journey to explore the customs, the objects, and the traditions of the Savoy Court.
Next to the Royal jewels are “civilian” jewels that devoted subjects, aristocrats and Royal Family members donated over the centuries to the Madonna of Oropa, the famous Sanctuary on the hills of Biella dominating both physically and spiritually the upper portion of Piedmont. The most ancient items date back to the 17th century, the most modern ones are from the 20th century. Piedmontese goldsmiths crafted these ornaments based on the taste of their time to adorn the statue of the Madonna, where faith and devotion are set in delicate metals and precious stones.

Pomp and magnificence, that convey the prestige of the State and the Dynasty, are evoked by the large state portraits and marble busts of Italian queens and princesses, wearing precious pieces of jewellery, painted by leading Italian portraitists like Giacomo Grosso and Pietro Canonica. The technological ingenuity and creativity of Riccardo Mazza has produced the three “tableaux vivants” with the portraits of Queen Margherita and Maria José of Savoy that sparkle in the light of the special projections on large-size aluminium sheets (150x150), to dazzle the visitors with the captivating beauty of royal diadems, pendants and necklaces.

The jewels are displayed in Garove's four official state halls leading to the Great Gallery, built in the early 18th century, where the Savoy official ceremonies were held.

Royal Diadems and Jewellery.
The Masterpieces of Italian Goldsmiths for the Savoy Court

Where: Reggia di Venaria

When: from June 26, 2009 to February 14, 2010

Admission: admission to the exhibition is included in the ticket to the Reggia

For Information and Reservations: tel. +39 011 4992333

 

Exhibition Curators
Stefano Papi
Tomaso Ricardi di Netro

Organising Office
Gianbeppe Colombano
Carlo Buffa di Perrero
Francesco Bosso

Project layout
Giovanni Fornaca
Roberto Pagliero

Catalogue
Daniela Piazza Editore

Catalogue essays
Andrea Merlotti
Stefano Papi
Tomaso Ricardi di Netro

Administrative Office
Daniele Carletti
Francesca Cassano
Luciano Catena

Communication and Press Office
Andrea Scaringella
Matteo Fagiano
Carla Testore
with Weber Shandwick

Set-up
Inform immagini e forme srl, Torino
Matilde progetti srl, Torino

Drapes
La Vitruviana

Graphics Design
Stefano Marcoz

Multimedia
Riccardo Mazza

Exhibition Labels
Giovanna Francesca Grasso

Photographs
Dario Tettamanzi

Shipping
Gondrand spa

Insurance
Studio Pastore Insurance Broker sas

Assets Conservation Office
Silvia Ghisotti
Donatella Zanardo

Educational Service
Silvia Varetto

Architectural assets and Utilities Management
Francesco Pernice, coordinator
Elena Buonfrate
Arianna Cocco
Loredana Iacopino

Opening Event Organisation
Sonia Amarena
Silvia Penna
Sabrina Repetto

Special thanks to the Administration Office of the Sanctuary of Oropa for granting the loan of the artworks, especially Mons. Gabriele Mana, Bishop of Biella, Can. Michele Berchi, Simone Mainardi, Can. Carlo Gimilini and Oliviero Girardi.
Lastly, special thanks to Carla Enrica Spantigati, Superintendent for the Artistic and Historical Heritage of Piedmont, for her supervision and coordination, with Mario Lamparelli.

Special thanks to all the lenders who have agreed to participate in this exhibition and who wish to remain anonymous.

Video Royal Diadems and Jewellery Exhibition

 

Royal Diadems and Jewellery

 

Royal Diadems and Jewellery

 

Royal Diadems and Jewellery. Bombonnière

 

Royal Diadems and Jewellery. Brooches

 

Royal Diadems and Jewellery. Earrings