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Belle Epoque Carved Agate Pearl Gold "Naiad and Sturgeons" Jewel

About the Item

Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no. 377 A rare depiction in jewelry of a naiad* (fresh water mermaid) encircled by two sturgeon & water lily leaves. It appears that the naiad has called the sturgeon up stream to spawn. Inspiration & workmanship worthy of a Faberge Jewel. A Fin de Siecle homage to caviar? *see painting by J W Waterhouse 1896 Hylas is abducted by the Naiads. Gold, carved agate & pearl.
  • Metal:
    Gold,18k Gold
  • Stone:
    Agate,Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Uncut
  • Weight:
    24.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.8 in (96.52 mm)Width: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1895
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 77281stDibs: LU3641283443
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