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Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
Composed of 18K gold, this antique archaeological revival brooch in the form of a fibula dates from circa 1870. Elaborately ornamented with applied bead and wirework, and sculpted florets and leaf motifs, the Etruscan sanguisuga form fibula joins a terminal surmounted by a winged sphinx with corkscrew fish tail. Imaginatively interpreted, created with a wealth of delightful detail in bloomed and engraved gold, this highly unusual brooch exerts both charm and fascination.

Item #: BO-20926
Circa: 1870-1880
Dimensions: 1.00" height; 2.25" width
Materials: 18K Gold
Literature: This brooch is modeled on an Etruscan fibula held in the collection of the Louvre, pictured in Eugène Fontenay, Les Bijoux Anciens et Modernes, p. 332.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Gold
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	BO-20926
Incollect Reference #:	638913

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