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Gold and enamel necklace, Late 17th/ early 18th Century, possibly French
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- enamel, ceramic, gold
Composed of nineteen plaques applied with monochrome enamel depicting the life of Christ including the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, length approximately 440mm, two links later added.
Condition
Mounted in gold. Enamel white and black, small chip to top of enamel panel depicting crucifixion, 17 enamel panels depicting the life of Christ, 2 panels slightly different depicting a lady with a lamb and a child with a skull possibly from another jewel of similar period. In overall good condition. Well articulated. Some abrasions to mount consistent with age and wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Monochrome enamel is also referred to as en grisaille, this type of enamelling consisted of applying the base with a dark enamel and then gradually adding layers of translucent white enamel, making the images appear as if they are in relief. This technique was developed in Limoges, France, in the 16th Century.
An example of a pendant in grisaille enamel depicting scenes from the passion of Christ from the mid-late 17th Century can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum, given by Alfred William Hearn.
An example of a pendant in grisaille enamel depicting scenes from the passion of Christ from the mid-late 17th Century can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum, given by Alfred William Hearn.