Spanish or South Italian, 17th century

together with a Spanish or South Italian partially enamelled gold pendant with a ship, 18th century

Overall the condition of the jewel is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are some losses to the enamelling, notably to the petals of the blue flowers, and to some of the white enamelling. There is particular wear to the enamelling at the back, notably to the white enamel and to the emerald green enamel. There is some slight wear to the enamelling on Christ's garment. There are various small nicks to the gold. Ship: There is wear to the enamelling throughout, notably losses to the enamelling along the side of the ship with the open mast. The enamelling to the underside of the ship has been lost. There is a fissure to the centre of the underside, from which a pearl is suspended. There are various other small losses to the enamelling, including to the mast, and there are some nicks to the gold. The pearls are untested.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."

RELATED LITERATURE
Y. Hackenbroch, Renaissance Jewellery, Munich/ New York, 1979, p. 340, fig. 915; C. Holme, "Peasant Art in Italy", The Studio, London, 1913, figs. 220-244