Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 170:
Description
Overall Dimensions:7*6cm Wt:31.6g Bird-shaped Ornament Dimensions:4.1*4cmBerry-shaped Ornament Dimensions:6.4*4.6cm
This brooch is composed of two detachable elements: a flying-bird motif and a berry-laden foliate sprig. The two components may be separated and worn individually."Assembled configuration": The bird faces the cluster of berries, completing a natural scene of a bird perched upon a fruiting branch, functioning as a full-scale statement brooch for formal evening wear."Detached wear": The bird element may be worn alone as a brooch or pendant; the berry-and-foliage section can also be worn independently. A single jewel offers multiple styling possibilities."Bird wings": Set with seamless calibr??-cut rubies alternating with diamonds. Sharp linear facets define the bird’s outstretched wings, its geometric lines embodying the retro-modern aesthetic of mid-century antique jewellery."Berry spheres": Four berry clusters are densely pav??-set with round rubies. Gemstones fully cover each spherical surface; their vivid saturated red evokes plump ripe fruit. An open-work hollow back setting maximises gemstone transparency and lustre."Bird’s eye": A single small diamond serves as a focal accent, animating the bird’s expression."Bird bearing fruit": A classic auspicious motif in Western traditional jewellery, symbolising harvest, good fortune, vitality and abundance. The bird represents freedom and agility; the berries signify fruitful prosperity. Executed in post-war naturalistic-revival style, it moves away from the dense elaborate chasing of pre-war pieces. It unites fluid naturalistic foliate forms with geometric-cut coloured gemstones, balancing natural realism and modern simplicity. Multiple antique eagle-head gold hallmarks are present.
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