Lot 329
  • 329

A Qajar gold, enamelled and jewelled portrait medallion of the Madonna and Child, Persia, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • gold, enamel and gem stones
of oval form in polychrome enamels depicting a mother and child (most probably the Madonna and Child) in a garden with a small deer at their feet, the gold frame mounted with diamonds, gold suspension loop and chain

Provenance

Sotheby’s London, 11 October 2006, lot 161.

Condition

In very good overall condition, the colours bright and clear, the frame also in good condition, as viewed.
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