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18th century Pendant depicting a portrait of a young man

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18th century Pendant depicting a portrait of a young man

€2900

Era: 18th century.
Materials: gold,enamel, silver, sapphir, ruby.
Dim: H 2 in. (5,2cm)/ L 1.8 in. (4,5 cm)/ D 0.4in. (1cm).

 

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An oval miniature on enamel featuring the portrait of an elegant gentleman. His hair is styled with curls on the side and a large ribbon, and he is wearing 18th century clothing. The gold mounting is set with a an alternation of sapphires and rubies.The reverse side features a grill decorated with openwork foliage.The medallion can also be worn as pendant or brooch.Some usual wear on the enamel.
Bibliography: Diana Scarisbrick, Bijoux à portrait. Cameos, medals and miniatures from the Medici to the Romanovs, Thames & Hudson, 2011, pp. 186-265.

 

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18th century Pendant depicting a portrait of a young man

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