Sold for:
$492
$492
Gold and Shell Cameo Brooch, c. 1825, centering a shell cameo depicting the Annunciation, within a cannetille frame of leaf, flower, and burr motifs, lg. 1 1/2 in. Note: According to the exhibition catalogue, the cameo likely dates to the 16th century. Note: Lots 133 through 229 are property from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine collection, donated to the Toledo Museum of Art and sold to benefit its future acquisitions. The collection formed the Museum of Arts and Sciences travelling exhibition "A Century of Jewelry & Gems: 1785-1885" which was accompanied by a published catalogue in 1995.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-09-27
