Revival: A Unique Collection of 19th-century Jewels
Castellani
Micromosaic and enamel pendant, mid-19th century
Auction Closed
November 13, 11:17 AM GMT
Estimate
26,000 - 45,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Designed as a haloed cross of Byzantine inspiration, centering a micromosaic Chi Ro symbol framed by a wreath, applied with black and white cloisonné enamel, maker’s mark for Castellani, fitted case.
Castellani & Giuliano: The Judith H. Siegel Collection, Sotheby's New York, 6 December 2006, lot 58.
Sotheby's London, 18 June 1992, lot 24.
Count Vassili Dimitrievitch Olsoufieff (1796-1858) thence by direct descent to his great-great granddaughter Countess Schouvaloff.
The Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry, The Bard Graduate Center, New York, November 2004 – February 2005.
The Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry, Somerset House, London, May-September 2005 – February 2006.
The Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry, Villa Giulia, Rome, November 2005 – February 2006.
Cf.: Susan Weber Soros and Stefanie Walker (eds.), Castellani and Italian Archeological Jewelry, New York, pg. 161, fig. 6-17.
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