06-17-200806-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2413Boston
June 17, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Egyptian Revival 18kt Gold Brooch, Ernesto Pierret

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$8,591$7,250
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2413Location: BostonDate / Time: June 17, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Egyptian Revival 18kt Gold Brooch, Ernesto Pierret, depicting an ancient Egyptian pharaoh in nemes headdress, flanked by wing motifs, applied ropetwist and wire accents, reverse with pendant hook and locket compartment, lg. 3 1/4 in., signed PIERRET.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Pierret
Signature is an applied plaque, reverse top of headdress. Minor surface scratches to reverse, and slight wear to extremities. Some separation of head from base. Wear with age.
minute areas of original solder can be seen on reverse

Keywords

Ernesto Pierret, Polaroid 88 Polacolor ER 3-1/4 x 3-3/8'' Film, 80 ASA (623959), pharaoh