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ARCHAEOLOGICAL REVIVAL GOLD BROOCH, POSSIBLY CASTELLANI, circa 1900
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- GOLD
Of bombé design centring on a putto surrounded by millefiori, to a border of twisted rope work, French import mark, unsigned.
Literature
Cf: Sotheby's, Castellani & Giuliano, The Judith H.Siegel Collection, New York, 6th December 2006.
Cf: Susan Weber Soros and Stefanie Walker, Castellani and Italian Archaeological Jewellery, New York, 2004, page 235 for similar examples of millefiori jewels.
Cf: Geoffrey Munn, Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth Century, London, 1984, page 48 and 50 for an example of a millefiori jewel.
Condition
Metal tarnished consistent with time, scratches to mount consistent with wear. Pin fitting. In good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Millefiori meaning thousands of flowers is the name given to the tiny flower heads of varying sizes formed in gold. Several versions of this type of gold work are known, another revivalist jeweller, a contemporary of Castellani who also used this design was Giacinto Melillo.