Two diamond-encrusted Cartier brooches owned by arts patron Virginia Courtauld are now displayed at Eltham Palace. The brooches were gifts from husband Stephen to celebrate the palace's restoration, costing £19,000 funded partly by an Art Fund grant. Virginia Courtauld, notable for her unconventional life, and her husband were committed patrons of the arts and advocates of social justice. They played a significant role in the black liberation movement in Zimbabwe, challenging racial segregation in the arts. The brooches, inspired by stained-glass designs, reflect their legacy and impact in both art and culture.
The diamond-encrusted Cartier brooches, reflecting Virginia Courtauld's unconventional life, showcase her passion for art and social justice, embodying her legacy at Eltham Palace.
Virginia Courtauld, a figure of Edwardian defiance, and her husband Stephen, supported the arts and fought against racial segregation in Zimbabwe, demonstrating their commitment to equality.
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