Inspired by Antiquity

Antique Early Victorian Necklace with Coral Cameo in Gold, c. 1845


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Antique Early Victorian Necklace with Coral Cameo in Gold, c. 1845
Antique Early Victorian Necklace with Coral Cameo in Gold, c. 1845
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This necklace from the mid-19th century testifies to the unbroken enthusiasm for antiquity that had gripped Europe since the Renaissance. On a gold chain, the piece of jewelry presents a beautiful, sculptural pendant made of gold. In its center we see an oval cameo. The finely cut Mediterranean coral depicts a young man. The curly hairstyle and robe are reminiscent of Roman reliefs, which served as a model here, as the work was almost certainly created in the Bay of Naples. While cameos in shell are quite common, those made of coral are rarer and more precious. The cameo's setting is open-worked and features finely crafted curves and tendrils in the typical Biedermeier style. Three movably suspended pendants made of antique Sciacca coral replace lost suspensions and appear like delicious fruit. A delicate anchor chain makes the arrangement wearable around the neck. Necklaces like this were among the most popular designs of the Biedermeier period and were produced in different variations. For dating, see the information in Brigitte Marquardt: Schm Schmuck. Classicism and Biedermeier, 1780-1850, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Munich 1983, p. 172.
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Antique Early Victorian Necklace with Coral Cameo in Gold, c. 1845
Inspired by Antiquity
€ 890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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