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考古復興風格設計18K黃金項鏈
估價
20,000 - 30,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- gold
· 彈性織籐設計黃金鏈條支托一塊彈性飾片
· 垂墜鉸接鏈條
· 描繪薩堤爾、面具、橡果及橡樹葉
· 總重量約23英錢
· 長度17¼英寸
· 大約1870年製造
· 垂墜鉸接鏈條
· 描繪薩堤爾、面具、橡果及橡樹葉
· 總重量約23英錢
· 長度17¼英寸
· 大約1870年製造
Condition
In good condition, particularly considering the age and delicacy of the object. Masterfully executed, the quality of the granulation being especially impressive. Please note that although this piece is stated to be 18 karat gold in the printed catalogue, it does not bear any assay marks. It does, however, hold up to 18 karat testing acid.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
這條考古復興設計風格的項鏈卓越非凡，雖沒有附品牌刻名，但似出自造詣精深的意大利那不勒斯金匠Giacinto Melillo手筆。1860年代中期，Melillo受聘於著名意大利珠寶商兼收藏家Alessandro Castellani，運用其精湛的造粒技術及精緻細膩的設計風格打造時尚珠寶首飾，是當時古代裝飾派工藝的代表人物。Castellani於那不勒斯的分公司所打造的珠寶首飾更是使用了最接近伊特魯里亞人的融合焊接技術。與其他19世紀的珠寶匠一樣，Mellilo受到珍貴的古典文物所啟發，打造出超卓的作品，富於前人所稱的「考古風格」。