Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles

Victorian Italian Silver-Mounted Volcanic Stone Cameo Brooch Depicting Bacchus

This auction ended on September 28, 2026.

Start price: $1,200

Estimated price: $3,000 - $5,000

Buyer's Premium: 30%

Description

H:4.2cm W:3.5cm

The piece centers on the mythological figure Bacchus, God of Wine. The relief-carved figure wears a crown woven with grape leaves and fruit, rendered with elegant archaic lines embodying classical sculptural aesthetics. It is mounted within a silver border and fitted with a brooch clasp. Volcanic stone cameos were a prevalent decorative art form across Europe in the 19th century, embodying the distinctive collecting appeal of Western antique jewelry.