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1 - An Italian 18k gold and Sardonyx cameo pendant depicting a double portrait.
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€4,000 - 6,000Sale fees
An Italian 18k gold and Sardonyx cameo pendant depicting a double portrait. Finely carved double portrait in profile in multi-layered brown and white sardonyx (approx. 43.0 × 39.0 mm). Possibly depicting Minerva wearing a helmet adorned with a Silenus mask, and an ancient female ruler. Smooth gold à cage setting with a fixed loop. The small pendant drop, comprising an emerald bead and a baroque pearl, was added at a later date. Not hallmarked. With a small glued repair. Total height 8.5 cm. Weight 44.09 g. Probably 17th century. The depiction of superimposed portraits in profile follows the tradition of ancient double portraits of rulers, such as the famous Ptolemaic and Gonzaga cameos.
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Jewelry and WatchesAuction house
Lempertz +(49)2.21.92.57.290 schmuck@lempertz.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.