$21,250
Rusticated vine links the central elements with emerald pavé leaves, mauve pearl grape clusters, the balance with green enameled foliage gray and white pearl accents. Attrib. to Jean-Valentin Morel, London, ca. 1850. Similar example: Vever, "French Jewelry of the 19th Cent.", pg. 352. French importation mark, ca. 1894. 19 1/2". 44.2 dwt. Provenance: Collection of Dora Jane Janson, Literature: Janson, Dora Jane. From Slave to Siren. The Duke University Museum of Art. 1971. Cat #34.
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2015-12-06