Art Nouveau Period (1880-1920) French Chased...

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Lot number46
Estimate8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

18K Gold Double Ram-Head Sapphire and Natural Pearl Brooch. <br><br>3.7*4.1cm Wt:14.64g<br>Hand?crafted entirely in 18K gold, featuring hand?chased three?dimensional twin ram?heads within a floral?drapery composition. A Sri Lankan unheated sapphire is set at the top, and a natural wild salt?water pearl suspends from the bottom. Artistically conceived with consummate craftsmanship and in immaculate condition. Antique owl hallmark. Accompanied by a full?size GIA report for the sapphire. Accompanied by a full?size GIA report for the wild pearl. The ram's head symbolises wealth and power in Europe, while representing auspiciousness in Chinese culture. Noble and elegant in design, comparable examples appear in European antique aristocratic paintings. This is a collectible?grade antique jewellery brooch. <br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

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