Large brooch mounted in yellow gold (750 and 585) bordered by friezes of interlacing or triangles, surrounded by flowering branches, scrolls and a garland, topped by a mask of winged grotesque, and centered by an important intaglio on agate chalcedony engraved with a mythological scene featuring Hephaestus, near his anvil, a woman and a child, on a background of chariot.
Gold pin (750).
Second half of the 19th century.
Gross weight : 30,8 g. - Size : 6.2 x 4.6 cm.
Cracks and accidents to the intaglio, with possible restoration.
Live Friday 16 December 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 59

Large brooch mounted in yellow gold (750 and 585) bordered by friezes of interlacing or triangles, surrounded by flowering branches, scrolls and a garland, topped by a mask of winged grotesque, and centered by an important intaglio on agate chalcedony engraved with a mythological scene featuring Hephaestus, near his anvil, a woman and a child, on a background of chariot. Gold pin (750). Second half of the 19th century. Gross weight : 30,8 g. - Size : 6.2 x 4.6 cm. Cracks and accidents to the intaglio, with possible restoration.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€3,000
Buyer's premium
24%
Large brooch mounted in yellow gold (750 and 585) bordered by friezes of interlacing or triangles, surrounded by flowering branches, scrolls and a garland, topped by a mask of winged grotesque, and centered by an important intaglio on agate chalcedony engraved with a mythological scene featuring Hephaestus, near his anvil, a woman and a child, on a background of chariot. Gold pin (750). Second half of the 19th century. Gross weight : 30,8 g. - Size : 6.2 x 4.6 cm. Cracks and accidents to the intaglio, with possible restoration.
Sale Friday 16 December 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris