617
An Important 18th century pendant of large dimensions
Estimate
3.000 - 5.000
Session 2
22 February 2017
Hammer Price
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Gold filigree
Composed of two articulated pieces: the upper part depicting a royal crown and the lower part of oval design with a central miniature framed by enamelled spiral frieze and representing Annunciation at the front and Saint John the Baptist at the back
Portugal, 18th century
(wear signs, defect)
Height: 16 cm
97 g
Category
Jewellery
Additional Information
Exceptionally rare by its dimensions, this piece follows the model of the 17th century medallions. Two examples of much smaller dimension are kept at the National Machado de Castro Museum and one at the Museum of Évora (inv. 2801-O616, inv. 2758-O590 and inv. 1011)
Provenance:
Former A. Gomes collection, Póvoa do Varzim;
Private Collection, Porto
Closed Auction
