Estimate

4.000 - 6.000

Session 1

12 March 2019

Hammer Price

Description

Set in gold with natural half pearls and a carnelian agate cameo represeting a classical profile
Detachable fittings to wear as a brooch or as a pendant
Fench assay mark, work of the 3rd quarter of the 19th century
With original fitted brown leather, silk and velvet case
(small wear signs)

Height: 4,5 cm
34 g

Category

Jewellery

Additional Information

Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902) is one of the greatest names of jewellery history, the house founded in 1858 - Boucheron - is still one of the best jewellery houses in the world. This success is greatly due to the exceptional quality of his work not only in the materials but also in the innovative techniques and models.
During the 19th and 20th centuries won countless prizes and executed some of the most important royal jewels.

Literature:
Similar pieces illustrated in "BENNETT, David e MASCETTI, Daniela; "Understanding Jewellery", pps. 175 and 176.