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A Gemstone & Enamel Baroque Style Armlet in 18K
Estimate:
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$8,500
Live Auction
October 31st, 2024 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Currency, Fashion & Accessories
Category
Description
1961, 18K yellow gold custom Baroque style armlet by Brighenti, Bologna depicting the three stages of woman featuring bold scrolling links enameled in green with oval cut sapphires, cabochon rubies and pearls, interspersed with two herms of comedy and tragedy with rectangular cut emeralds, and three enameled female figures inset with diamonds and gemstones, clasp marked and dated "22 Febbraio 1961", accompanied by original green velvet sleeve, 10 1/4 in. L, 163.0 grams
Condition
Wear consistent with use, a few minor chips to enamel, one tiny stone missing in headdress of central woman
Provenance
From the Estate of Clifford Ambrose Truesdell III, Baltimore, MD; Collection of Brian Jackson, Baltimore, MD