06-14-200506-15-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2277Boston
June 14, 2005 12:00 PMCalender
341

Carved Amethyst, Diamond, and Agate Devotional Object

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$2,703$2,300
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2277Location: BostonDate / Time: June 14, 2005 12:00PM

Description:

Carved Amethyst, Diamond, and Agate Devotional Object, c. 1920, centering the carved amethyst profile of the Virgin Mary surrounded by rose-cut diamonds within an agate frame, bearing plaque "Je Suis L'Immaculee Conception," 18kt gold stand, ht. 2 5/8 in. Note: In 1858, a young girl in Lourdes, France claimed to see a vision of Mary. When the girl asked her name, Mary replied "I am the Immaculate Conception."
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Keywords

Lourdes, France, Immaculate Conception Day