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Important cameo mounted on a brooch

Galerie Ouaiss Antiquités

Medium Etching, Agate, gold, enamel and ruby

Dimension 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm (1³/₄ x 1³/₈ x 0³/₄ inches)

Cameo on grey agate depicting a young woman looking to the right. The artist has meticulously carved the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The young woman is wearing an antique dress. Her hair is knotted and braided and decorated with flowers and a tiara. She is wearing a set of half pearls including earrings and a necklace. The agate is set in a gold frame with a chased gold frieze, a black enamel net and rubies.
Gold hallmark eagle head
Second half of the 19th century.
Price: 7800€.
Ref: 8210

Medium: Etching, Agate, gold, enamel and ruby

Dimension: 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm (1³/₄ x 1³/₈ x 0³/₄ inches)

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