tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post1833664527553994335..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: Palacio de Liria: The Madrid Residence Of The Duchess Of AlbaJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-87008200750715974692015-03-30T01:54:21.614-05:002015-03-30T01:54:21.614-05:00the plastic surgery is heartbreaking. Truly. thi...the plastic surgery is heartbreaking. Truly. this was a beautiful woman who could have aged beautifully. with the correct doctor. Heart-rending. so so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-88918716594731268512014-06-13T21:21:28.305-05:002014-06-13T21:21:28.305-05:00David, to see if a visit may be arranged, go to th...David, to see if a visit may be arranged, go to the website of the palace's educational foundation: www.fundacioncasadealba.com and make a request.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-59426676782747899502014-06-13T13:06:04.672-05:002014-06-13T13:06:04.672-05:00How do you make an appointment to tour the Palace?...How do you make an appointment to tour the Palace?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008121764886239915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-49486668364005630852013-06-04T21:36:14.569-05:002013-06-04T21:36:14.569-05:00L., fortunately there is still a good bit of cash ...L., fortunately there is still a good bit of cash in addition to the treasures. But yes, I am sure the expenses mount quickly. Thank you for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-28869235268712380552013-06-02T22:02:27.548-05:002013-06-02T22:02:27.548-05:00The palace is open by appointment only and not to ...The palace is open by appointment only and not to "everybody". I have not been but a close friend has. One of these days you must feature Las Duenas, her palace in Seville where she got married.<br /><br />I saw a documentary in Spanish tv a long time ago on her life. The Liria Palace was quite extensively damaged during the Civil War and she undertook the rebuilding by selling other properties, art and what not. They did not find much left on their return. Quite a woman... though she should have gone to a better plastic surgeon!lindaraxahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721286284279902181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-10768916201200019922013-05-31T14:00:07.185-05:002013-05-31T14:00:07.185-05:00What an incredible palace, and I do see the Englis...What an incredible palace, and I do see the English influence in the interiors. I'm glad you shared this with us, John, it is truly magnificent and in perfect taste. One room is as lovely as the next. I'm also glad that they were able to add to the restoration coffers with the proceeds of the auction. I can't imagine the cost of maintaining such a residence.Leighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-23824940257251187222013-05-29T11:23:00.836-05:002013-05-29T11:23:00.836-05:00Sergio, I read your comment, but I am sorry that t...Sergio, I read your comment, but I am sorry that there was a complication and it was not published. I apologize, but it is something that happens on occasion. I am glad you enjoyed the floor plans. I always try to include them when possible. I first published just the principal floor, all that I had, but immediately got a direct email from T.B., one of my Devoted Readers who offered all seen here plus the exterior elevations and section. So I immediately edited the post to add them.<br /><br />There are more floor plans of other interesting residences to follow, so I don't think you'll be disappointed. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment, and again, I apologize that it could not be published.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-44532310720191711682013-05-29T10:19:14.643-05:002013-05-29T10:19:14.643-05:00Mitch, Lutyens had done many bathrooms that were f...Mitch, Lutyens had done many bathrooms that were far from commonplace, so maybe the difference came with what he had suggested and what was built under the direction of others. I would have thought he would have loved the central sunken tub and that fantastic floor.<br /><br />As for the furnishings, tastes change and I am sure there are many even today that would consider the Rateau-designed pieces monstrosities. The re-created Lanvin bathroom at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs has also been a favorite period room exhibition, so I was intrigued to learn that there was once one similar and perhaps even better. If you find out who bought these furnishings, I hope you'll let us know.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-31655264246384323612013-05-28T14:23:12.353-05:002013-05-28T14:23:12.353-05:00John, Thanks so very much for linking to my blogpo...John, Thanks so very much for linking to my blogpost. Much appreciated. Pity that Lutyens redesign of the private rooms did not attempt to recreate, in some fashion, the Rateau suite. The rebuilt in that area could not have been more prosaic.Mitchell Owensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-49722416785178029042013-05-27T18:24:28.317-05:002013-05-27T18:24:28.317-05:00A.R., thanks. I look forward to your post.
A.R., thanks. I look forward to your post. <br />John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-6618241885481424922013-05-27T17:19:09.281-05:002013-05-27T17:19:09.281-05:00Great post. I love the wedding pictures of the pr...Great post. I love the wedding pictures of the present Duchesse. I attended the sale in Paris and will be posting soon with details...Patrick Sheehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237658330558641719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-50202045897593532022013-05-26T15:05:00.888-05:002013-05-26T15:05:00.888-05:00I understand that Liria Palace is occasionally ope...I understand that Liria Palace is occasionally open to the public to some extent. Now that that some of the six children even have grandchildren, one could see that the palace could be more filled than at first imagined. Thanks for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-8831771523241906242013-05-25T23:35:32.454-05:002013-05-25T23:35:32.454-05:00Yes, I misunderstood that the sale was a much bigg...Yes, I misunderstood that the sale was a much bigger one, to assuage the anguish of the children and their potential loss of inheritance. The palace would make a remarkable museum, as most people choose not to live this way anymore, but I suppose that will be decided by the principal heir/ess.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-56084070009056911492013-05-25T16:08:01.216-05:002013-05-25T16:08:01.216-05:00L.C., at first I thought the sale was a bad idea. ...L.C., at first I thought the sale was a bad idea. But it was just those few items and the architecture and decoration of the bathroom apparently no longer exists. So I think it is better to let someone else enjoy them for a while. It will be interesting to see if anything shows up in a museum's collection or if the furnishings stay in private hands.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-15588322808269814622013-05-24T22:58:17.656-05:002013-05-24T22:58:17.656-05:00That is one face lift that went terribly ,terribly...That is one face lift that went terribly ,terribly wrong!<br />Beautiful palace with beautiful merchandise..................sad it had to be sold.La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-8371703797963919142013-05-24T16:47:50.374-05:002013-05-24T16:47:50.374-05:00Thanks to Xudros whose comment was readable but to...Thanks to Xudros whose comment was readable but too technically compromised to publish (at no fault of the writer). There was a misidentified photo of the duchess, in her palace in Seville, rather than Madrid. I appreciate the notice.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.com