FRENCH, ANTIQUE, DIAMOND AND GEMSTONE PORTRAIT MINIATURE BROOCH
Sale 1187 - Important Jewelry
May 16, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$800 -
$1,200
Sold for $2,016
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
FRENCH, ANTIQUE, DIAMOND AND GEMSTONE PORTRAIT MINIATURE BROOCH
Consisting of a circular portrait plaque depicting a classical female profile decorated in rose cut diamonds with Egyptian ruins in the background, surrounded by rose cut diamonds, 12 round mixed cut rubies and six pearls (origin not tested). Mounted in yellow gold and silver. 1 1/2 inches wide.
Stamp: (French maker's mark)(French hallmark).
Gross weight: 7.95 dwt.
Accompanied by a fitted Tadema Gallery box.
Stamp: (French maker's mark)(French hallmark).
Gross weight: 7.95 dwt.
Accompanied by a fitted Tadema Gallery box.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Private Collection
Condition Report
Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
Overall Condition: There is epoxy residue to the base of the pearls. The French hallmark is for 18 karat gold.
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