April 2022 Fine Art and Estate Auction
Lot 216:
Description
Item/Description: Exquisite hand-painted Italian miniature portrait pin depicts a beautiful royal or noble woman with a demure gaze. Regally outfitted and wearing a tiara, necklace and dress with diamond and ruby accents. Framed under oval glass with matte gold border. Ornate two tone gold baroque flower like setting. Scalloped edges with pierce work, navy enamel accents. Masterful workmanship. Roll-over safety clasp; soldered on decorative hanging bale. Illegible artist’s signature in white on right side of portrait. Incised hallmark on back of pendant: 18K Italy.
Material: 18K gold, enamel, diamonds, rubies
Dimensions: Length: 2" ( excluding bale); Width: 1 1/2"; approximately 13 grams
Condition: Very Good. Free of damage or chips, surface use and age wear includes light scratches visible upon magnification, patina. Clasp in good working order.
Age: Late 19th- Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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