Lot 193
- 193
STICK-PIN, 1860S
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold
In the Etruscan revival style, the top modelled as a winged Amorino emerging from a cornucopia.
Literature
Cf.: Geoffrey C. Munn, Castellani and Giuliano, London, 1984, pg. 113, for a similar stick-pin attributed to a pupil of Castellani, Giacinto Melillo.
Cf.: Hugh Tait, The Art of the Jeweller: a Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum, British Museum Publications Ltd., London, pg. 151, no. 960, for a box of similar decoration, tentatively attributed to Melillo.
Cf.: Geoffrey C. Munn, Giacinto Melillo: a Pupil of Castellani, The Connoisseur, September 1977, pg. 20, for further discussion of Melillo's work in relation to Castellani.
Cf.: Hugh Tait, The Art of the Jeweller: a Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum, British Museum Publications Ltd., London, pg. 151, no. 960, for a box of similar decoration, tentatively attributed to Melillo.
Cf.: Geoffrey C. Munn, Giacinto Melillo: a Pupil of Castellani, The Connoisseur, September 1977, pg. 20, for further discussion of Melillo's work in relation to Castellani.
Condition
Unsigned, small dents to Amorino's body, particularly to back of one leg, flattening to areas of beading of Amorino's curled hair. Discoloration to back of cornucopia. Fitting for screw beneath cornucopia. Weight approximately 6.9 grams. Scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. length approximately 89mm. Overall condition good, commensurate with age.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."