A FINE MEDAILLON PENDANT WITH MINIATURE PAINTING ON IVORY

Estimated Value:

1.800 € - 2.500 €

Schätzpreis:

1.800 €

Description:

Portugal, last quarter of 18th century
8,2 x 5 cm
Oval silver medallion with loop crowning, partially 8K rose gold. Set with approx. 75 slightly greenish rhinestones (chrysolite). Central miniature painting on ivory depicting Cupid and Psyche next to two hearts on a pedestal. Grisaille painting and dark blue background. Slightly worn. Total weight ca 41,3 g. Traces of age. Sales permit for ivory objects at hand.
South German Private Collection.
Lit. Five Centuries of Jewellery, National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, S. 95, Abb. 132.

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