$5,333
Hellenistic Revival 18kt Gold and Enamel Brooch, Giacinto Melillo, with fine granulated leaves, centering a pearl, and scrolling enamel vine motifs, with applied bead grape clusters, the outer border with polychrome enamel reserves and floret motifs, framed by ropetwists, dia. 2 in., signed GM on the reverse, (some damage). Note: For a similar example of a Hellenistic circle brooch by Carlo Giuliano, see "Castellani and Giuliano" by Geoffrey C. Munn, figure 89. some large indentations to ropetwist edge of frame; these also affect the edges of the petals of the flowers that are near them side of frame is also affected indentations did not appear to affect enamel, which is without problems one ruby is placed closer to center than the others because the post is bent to the side, one ruby broken off
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-06-17
