VIRGINIA OLDOINI

The empress without an empire

Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, is one of the most fascinating and influential women of the 19th century

Born in Florence in 1837 into a noble family, she stands out from an early age for her intellect and magnetic presence

At the age of 17, she marries Count Francesco Verasis of Castiglione, yet her path will soon transcend the traditional expectations of aristocratic women of the time.

 In 1855, at the request of her cousin Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, she moves to Paris intending to gain influence at the court of Napoleon III and discreetly advance the cause of Italian unification

In Paris, she becomes a central figure of social and political life, known not only for her beauty, but also for her charisma and ability to engage with intellectuals and influential men

• New

Quick view

VIRGINIA

Price €3,950.00

Item code: 25SFR12280PVT1494530501LI00 Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 15 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Material: 100% Cuoio Franzi calfskin
Neutral inner lining: 59% linen, 41% cotton
Hardware and feet: Light...

Moss Green

Quick view Add to compare

Add to cart

Size : Medium

• New

Quick view

VIRGINIA

Price €3,950.00

Item code: 25SFR12280PVT1494530601LI00 Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 15 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Material: 100% Cuoio Franzi calfskin
Neutral inner lining: 59% linen, 41% cotton
Hardware and feet: Light...

Cinnamon

Quick view Add to compare

Add to cart

Size : Medium

• New

Quick view

VIRGINIA

Price €3,950.00

Item code: 25SFR12280PVT1494530401LI00 Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 15 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Material: 100% Cuoio Franzi calfskin
Neutral inner lining: 59% linen, 41% cotton
Hardware and feet: Light...

Light Denim Blue

Quick view Add to compare

Add to cart

Size : Medium

• New

Quick view

VIRGINIA

Price €3,950.00

Item code: 25SFR12280PVT1494530011LI00 Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 15 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Material: 100% Cuoio Franzi calfskin
Neutral inner lining: 59% linen, 41% cotton
Hardware and feet: Light...

Camel

Quick view Add to compare

Add to cart

Size : Medium

• New

Quick view

VIRGINIA

Price €3,950.00

Item code: 25SFR12280PVT1494530011LI00 Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 15 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Material: 100% Cuoio Franzi calfskin
Neutral inner lining: 59% linen, 41% cotton
Hardware and feet: Light...

Dark Chocolate

Quick view Add to compare

Add to cart

Size : Medium

Virginia has been a muse to artists and photographers of her time

A pioneer in using photography as a means of personal and narrative expression, she collaborates with photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson, redefining portrait photography through the realization of theatrical and meticulously staged pictures

Virginia Oldoini is a brilliant woman, aware of her own worth, who plays an important role in a very complex era

Her story deserves to be remembered as that of a protagonist of her time who, with grace and determination, left a significant mark on historical developments