Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A GOLD NECKLACE SET WITH 5 ONYX CAMEO. EROTES.
A GOLD NECKLACE SET WITH 5 ONYX CAMEO. EROTES.
Late 19th century
H max. 560 mm circa; Stone min. 9x14 mm; Max. 20x28 mm; 20,95 gr.
The necklace consisting of flower elements each joined by two small gold chains and gold settings with 2 cameos respectivelly figuring a putto with a bow and a putto playing with a dog. The central pendant is a large cameo in a gold frame showing 4 dancing putti (cracks). Below, attached to the central pendant by 4 gold chains an other onyx cameo showing a putto on a raft sailing (crack); at the end suspended by two gold chains the latter cameo showing a putto against a column. Missing elements on the necklace and numerous restoration with (probably) tin solders.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.