Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the Chariot of the Sun driven by Apollo after.
This image is after Reni’s fresco in the Casino dell’Aurora, in the Palazzo Pallavicini, in Rome. It was painted for Cardinal Scipione Borghese in 1614. It shows the passage of Apollo, the Sun God’s chariot, which is preceded by Aurora (Dawn), who casts roses onto earth below. She is accompanied by an ‘amoretto’ bearing a lighted torch, who has been identified as Phosphorus, the morning star.
The fabulous neoclassical cameo is set in a silver mount with a braided border in Yellow Gold, and has a bail to be worn as a necklace and a pin stem to be worn as a brooch if desired.
The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare. The magnificent image exudes beauty, majesty and grace. The image of the god, goddess and angels is an absolute masterwork of cameo carving.
Cameo jewels are all the rage today and this is one of the most extraordinary carved gems we have seen.
The pendant is 1 5/8 inches (42mm) wide and is 1 1/4 inches (30mm) tall.
The pendant weighs 8.5 grams.
The listing is only for the cameo pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!
We list our handling time as 15 days in case we are traveling. However, whenever possible, we are able to get your purchases to you much faster than this - if this is an issue with you please ask us!
We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent!
This auction is only for the Aurora Cameo. We also have a portrait cameo of Robert Browning and portrait brooch of D.H. Lawrence in another auction!
Please visit our store, Annas Antique Jewelry, and include us in your list of favorites!
Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique
Description
Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the Chariot of the Sun driven by Apollo after.
This image is after Reni’s fresco in the Casino dell’Aurora, in the Palazzo Pallavicini, in Rome. It was painted for Cardinal Scipione Borghese in 1614. It shows the passage of Apollo, the Sun God’s chariot, which is preceded by Aurora (Dawn), who casts roses onto earth below. She is accompanied by an ‘amoretto’ bearing a lighted torch, who has been identified as Phosphorus, the morning star.
The fabulous neoclassical cameo is set in a silver mount with a braided border in Yellow Gold, and has a bail to be worn as a necklace and a pin stem to be worn as a brooch if desired.
The cameo is of extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare. The magnificent image exudes beauty, majesty and grace. The image of the god, goddess and angels is an absolute masterwork of cameo carving.
Cameo jewels are all the rage today and this is one of the most extraordinary carved gems we have seen.
The pendant is 1 5/8 inches (42mm) wide and is 1 1/4 inches (30mm) tall.
The pendant weighs 8.5 grams.
The listing is only for the cameo pendant. The chain is only shown for display.
Treat yourself or a loved one to a treasure to cherish for generations and one which will only increase in value over time!
We list our handling time as 15 days in case we are traveling. However, whenever possible, we are able to get your purchases to you much faster than this - if this is an issue with you please ask us!
We are ALWAYS happy to accept returns with no questions asked under ANY circumstances as long as items are as they were sent!
This auction is only for the Aurora Cameo. We also have a portrait cameo of Robert Browning and portrait brooch of D.H. Lawrence in another auction!
Please visit our store, Annas Antique Jewelry, and include us in your list of favorites!
