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Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

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An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The backside features a nocturnal scene of a sleeping dog and a pair of doves flying before classical architectural ruins, painted en grissaille, under a deep blue guilloche enamel sky. The brooch measures 33 x 23 mm (1 5/16 x 7/8 in.) Impeccable condition.
  • Metal:
    Gold,Enamel
  • Stone:
    Pearl
  • Stone Cut:
    Bead
  • Style:
    Georgian
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1790
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU31519159782
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