Uniform of Emperor Franz Joseph Auctioned for 110,500 Euros

At the imperial auction of the Vienna Dorotheum on Thursday, Emperor Franz Joseph's uniform as a field marshal in Hungarian attire was auctioned for 110,500 euros, achieving multiple times the expectations. The estimated value of the so-called Campagne-Attila was between 30,000 and 50,000 euros.

Personal Items of the Imperial Couple Highly Sought After

According to the auction house, personal items of the imperial couple Franz Joseph and Elisabeth were highly sought after by the public: Elisabeth's umbrella fetched 16,900 euros, and the mourning fan painted by her daughter Marie Valerie fetched 26,000 euros. The monarch's personal slippers were secured by a floor bidder for 16,900 euros, the Dorotheum reported.

(APA/Red)

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