Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels
Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels
Devotional Pendant with St. Beatriz da Silva and St. Domenica
Lot Closed
December 15, 11:19 AM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Spanish, late 17th century
Devotional Pendant with Saint Beatriz da Silva and Saint Domenica
enamelled gold
the black and white oval frame enclosing on one side a polychrome image of Saint Beatriz da Silva, on the reverse the Virgin and Child with Saint Domenica
6.2cm., 2 3/8 in., including suspension loop
The enamelling of the figurative scenes on this rare Spanish 17th-century devotional pendant is very high quality and beautifully preserved. A completely charming object.