Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 339:
Description
3.6*4.1cm Wt:8.7g
18th-19th-century Iberian antique brooch of lozenge-shaped outline, crafted in 20-carat gold, combining traditional Iberian filigree and granulation techniques. Intricately twisted-woven gold wire is embellished with granular gold beads of granulation, forming elaborate scrolling foliate motifs arranged in a radiating cross-shaped composition. The central principal emerald is of Muzo-colour, glassy body with excellent fire; further emeralds positioned to each corner, interspersed with multiple old-cut diamonds. The combined filigree-and-granulation goldwork demands exceptional craftsmanship. Well-preserved intact survivors are scarce, constituting a representative example of Iberian antique jewellery art.
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