Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 166:
Description
3*2.3cm Chain Length:44cm Wt:10.85g
Unlike typical Neoclassical pieces, this work is executed in classic Art Deco style.The centre is set with a pearl-shell cameo, carved with the Virgin Mary as described in scripture:"And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars."The pendant is made using laminated gold-platinum technique.The base is 18K gold overlaid with a layer of platinum.Openwork on the verso and diamond-set beading create the effect of holy radiance emanating behind the Virgin Mary.The oval plaque is encircled by calibrated curved sapphires.Blue symbolises purity and immaculacy.The chain is a 14K double-twist rope chain with silver spring clasp. The linked pearls are natural wild seawater pearls.
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