19th Century British Victorian Vatican Apollo...

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Lot number	12
Estimate	2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Category	Antiques & Furniture
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

9K Gold Cameo Brooch. 2.8*3.7cm Wt:7.5g Mid-2nd Century AD Roman Empire Sculpture {Apollo del Belvedere (Apollo Belvedere)} Housed in the Vatican Museums, classic Archaeological Revival style with historic Archaeological Revival motifs Shell Cameo relief set in British 9K gold Fitted with safety chain and pin, depicting Apollo del Belvedere The original marble statue was created in the mid-2nd century AD in Ancient Rome. Since the mid-18th century, Neoclassicists regarded it as the paragon of ancient sculpture, and it thereafter established the standard iconography for Apollo, God of Light. One of the Twelve Olympian Deities, Apollo presides over archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and sickness, the sun, and poetry. His youthful long hair tied atop his head identifies him as the immortal God of Light and the embodiment of classical ideal beauty. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS. Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions. The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value. All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation. Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle

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