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AMS9056 Superb 18ct gold double gas pipe collar, 100.5gms
€19,500.00Absolutely superb double gas pipe collar in 18ct gold weighing 100.5gms, stamped with French left facing Mercury head for 18ct gold, partial makers mark likely Andre Vassort, circa 1960. Very elegant and stylish.
André Vassort was a master French jeweller renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and refined artistry, which made him a coveted collaborator for some of the most prestigious maisons, including Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier amongst others but also a recognised master goldsmith in his own right with his pieces collected and coveted similarly to those of goldsmiths such as Georges and Jacques L’Enfant. -
AVT9027 Etruscan revival bangle, circa 1870
€2,700.00Beautiful slim Etruscan revival bangle, circa 1870
Archaeological revival refers to the neo-styles of the 18th and 19th centuries inspired by the excavations and discoveries of Roman, Egyptian, Hellenistic and Etruscan sites. The first revival came after excavations of the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which led to the neoclassicism of the 18th century. The second revival was inspired by finds in Etruscan burial sites. It is characterized by granulation and filigree decorations. The granulation technique was rediscovered by Castellani after studies of ancient Etruscan jewellery artifacts. It is mainly the Etruscan revival which is depicted as archaeological revival in jewellery history.
