Spanish Rock Crystal and Enamelled Gold Crucifixion Pendant

拍品描述

Early 17th century A.D. Devotional pendant with a finely chased and adorned frame with black enamel, encased within a double-sided polychrome enamelled gold Calvary scene, depicting Christ upon the cross with St. John the Evangelist and the Virgin Mary standing on either side; each side with domed pieces of rock crystal, which open to expose both crucifixion scenes. Cf. a similar pendant featuring the Annunciation is housed in the Hispanic Museum and Library, accession no.R3493; a further example catalogued as ‘German, 16th century’ in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, object no.17.190.898; another pendant which bears similarities and catalogued as ‘Probably French, ca. 1620–40’ in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, object no.1982.60.388. 12.58 grams, 34 mm (1 1/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13400-257999. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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