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French Cameo Brooch
French Cameo Brooch
French Cameo Brooch
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French Cameo Brooch

  • This exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a classical maiden in profile
  • The beauty is framed by intricate curls and adorned with a delicate floral crown
  • While many cameo carvings are shallow, this exceptional example showcases astonishingly high relief
  • The cameo is bordered by diamonds and black enamel set in 18K yellow gold
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$24,500
Item No. 32-0672

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Description
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expression is framed by intricate curls, while a pearl necklace and matching earrings enhance her refined beauty. Unlike many cameos, which are often shallow, this exceptional example showcases an astonishingly high relief, allowing for remarkable depth and lifelike detail. Expertly carved from multiple layers of agate, it displays. . .
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Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a neoclassical maiden in profile, adorned with a delicate floral crown. Her serene expression is framed by intricate curls, while a pearl necklace and matching earrings enhance her refined beauty. Unlike many cameos, which are often shallow, this exceptional example showcases an astonishingly high relief, allowing for remarkable depth and lifelike detail. Expertly carved from multiple layers of agate, it displays a captivating multicolored effect. A sophisticated border of rose cut diamonds and black enamel accentuates the masterpiece, all set in a classic 18K yellow gold mounting.

19th century

1 7/8" length
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French Cameo Brooch
Period: 19th Century
Origin: France
Type: Brooches
Style: Victorian
Stones: Agate;Diamonds
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The Antiquira Difference

The Antiquira Difference

At Antiquira, we believe that antiques are not merely objects they are vessels of history, craftsmanship, and soul. Our philosophy is rooted in a commitment to curating timeless pieces that carry stories worth preserving, and presenting them with integrity, expertise, and personal attention. We see every client relationship as a partnership in stewardship, ,where trust, knowledge, and passion guide every exchange. Our goal is simple: to offer not just the rarest and most exceptional items, but also a buying experience as enduring and refined as the treasures we provide.

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Antiquira is committed to offering fine art of the highest caliber and we seek paintings and sculpture by historically renowned artists, often with impressive provenance. The large majority of our works of art come from private collections; many are fresh to the market. Founded on Katie Phillips’s expertise in the field, our specialisms range from Old Master pictures to Modern Art masterpieces. We regularly exhibit Dutch, Flemish, and Italian Old Masters, Academic, Orientalist, Barbizon, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Maritime & Sporting, British Neoclassical and American Illustration.

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For more than a century, Antiquira has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, Antiquira houses. . .

For more than a century, Antiquira has offered clients a superb selection of the highest quality jewelry. From the rarest colored diamonds, to the most sublime gemstones, to the most exquisite designer jewelry, Antiquira houses an extraordinary collection of fine jewels to satisfy the most discerning collector. Stunning creations by Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Patek Philippe are offered alongside extreme rarities such as vivid yellow, pink and blue diamonds, coveted Burma and Kashmir sapphires and elusive Golconda diamonds prized for their fire and perfection. Iconic jewels from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Victorian periods round out the collection.

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Since 1923, Antiquira has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the. . .

Since 1923, Antiquira has been recognized as a leader in the antiques industry and today our collections of rare silver, furniture, clocks, porcelain, glass and objets d'art are second to none. Our commitment to curating the world’s most extraordinary and beautiful treasures has remained steadfast and our acquisition philosophy is simple: seek out and acquire only the very finest works whose provenance, beauty and rarity set them apart from all others. Our clients can be certain that each and every piece in our gallery has been hand-selected and carefully vetted for authenticity, condition and provenance. And, because our network of contacts spans generations, we are often able to acquire pieces that may have otherwise never been available on the market.

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