Art Nouveau (1880-1920) Renaissance Revival...

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Lot number	105
Estimate	3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Auction	Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Date	September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
Auction house	Yakon Auctions
Location	Germantown, Maryland

Antique Gold Miniature Enamel Portrait Brooch. D:2.6cm Wt:6.75g A quintessential jewel from the transitional phase between the late Victorian era and the Art Nouveau movement. The main body employs miniature painted enamel: a profile portrait of an aristocratic lady hand-painted with mineral pigments upon a dark enamel ground. The blended tones of her complexion and the translucency of the sheer veil are rendered with extraordinary delicacy, representing the apex of European enamel craftsmanship in the 19th century. Set on an 18K gold base, the scrolling foliate motifs on the headdress and neckline are executed in chased goldsmithing, accented by one old-mine rose-cut diamond as the focal highlight. The matte texture of the gold creates a striking visual contrast against the glossy enamel surface. The verso bears the workshop's exclusive inventory number "411", an internal mark used by European jewellers of the period for provenance tracing and quality control, serving as the work's unique identifier. Fully marked with antique owl gold hallmark. 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,

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