#7446 • 1800s Suit of Armor Painted by Lorenzo de' Medici

Part of Collection of the de Medici Royal Family (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $25,500-$30,000 1800s Royal De' Medici Family Suit of Armor Painted by Prince Lorenzo de' Medici W/Letter of Authenticity - This incredible piece is an authentic 1800s suit of armor, which was worn by a member of the Royal De' Medici family. The armor measures 6'2" tall, is decorated on the front with the Medici royal family crest and has been painted with acrylic paint by Prince Lorenzo de' Medici. This is truly a spectacular piece, as finding a complete, authentic suit of armor from the 1800s is incredibly rare, especially one with Royal family history. The armor has been painted with a light pop culture color palette, which makes this armor a beautiful and elegant art piece. Prince Lorenzo de Medici is the descendant and heir to one of the most famous family names in human history. The de' Medici Dynasty, which created the Italian Renaissance, symbolizes unparalleled historical contributions to art, politics, banking, cuisine, medicine, accounting, philanthropy, commerce, geography, agriculture, religion, textiles, and fashion. Prince Lorenzo is a philanthropist, international keynote speaker, television personality, chef and culinary expert, artist, and auto enthusiast, fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Russian. He has stated that art is his passion. "As an accomplished artist, Prince Lorenzo paints unique portraits of his ancestors to perpetuate their immense legacy as well as to bring them to the language of contemporary art.