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ONYX CAMEO AND ENAMEL PENDANT, 17TH CENTURY AND LATER
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- onyx, enamel, gold
Set with a cameo depicting Minerva, within a later foliate surround applied with black and white enamel.
出版
Cf.: Kirsten Aschengreen Piacenti and John Boardman, Ancient and Modern Gems and Jewels in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, London, 2008, pg. 63-64, for two comparable depictions of Minerva, sometimes described as 'Alexander the Great as Minerva'.
Condition
Agate white to beige, translucent to opaque, with typical banded structure visible. Cameo carving in good condition, some small areas of very minor chipping to edges, mostly around lower edge of robe. Small area of background layer to back of figure's head broken and restored, with one very small area of loss and evidence of glue residue. Cracks to reverse, not showing through carving. Light scratches to stone surfaces. Mount possibly later, with detachable pendant fitting. Enamel in good condition, with some minor chipping to pendant fitting and tips of foliate border. Light scratches to surfaces consistent with age and wear. Overall in good condition. Cameo measures approximately 23 x 17.5mm, overall measurements approximately 48 x 27mm including border and pendant fitting. Gross weight approximately 17.6 grams.
"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.
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.
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."