ITALIAN, PROBABLY VENICE OR MILAN, CIRCA 1600 | LARGE CAMEO WITH THE MADONNA AND CHILD
ITALIAN, PROBABLY VENICE OR MILAN, CIRCA 1600
LARGE CAMEO WITH THE MADONNA AND CHILD
hessonite garnet, later mounted as a pendant locket
cameo: 29.1mm., 1.14in.
46.8mm., 1.84in. overall
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Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the cameo is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a small loss to the back of the Child's head. There are a few small chips including to the upper edge. There are natural inclusions in the stone, seen particularly in the background. There is a small percussion point at the right edge. There is minor wear to the high points. There is general minor wear to the locket. The door appears to be later than the rest of the mount. There is an area of minor abrasion to the bottom of the door.
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ITALIAN, PROBABLY VENICE OR MILAN, CIRCA 1600
LARGE CAMEO WITH THE MADONNA AND CHILD
hessonite garnet, later mounted as a pendant locket
cameo: 29.1mm., 1.14in.
46.8mm., 1.84in. overall
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
Overall the condition of the cameo is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is a small loss to the back of the Child's head. There are a few small chips including to the upper edge. There are natural inclusions in the stone, seen particularly in the background. There is a small percussion point at the right edge. There is minor wear to the high points. There is general minor wear to the locket. The door appears to be later than the rest of the mount. There is an area of minor abrasion to the bottom of the door.