Lot 615
Elaborate Handcrafted 22 Kt. Gold Greek Revival Earrrings. Large 22 kt. gold chandalier-style earrings distinguished by their microscopic granulation and filigree details. From the ear hook is suspected a central medallion with granulated concentric circles framing a raised rosette and scrollwork with six raised four-petaled flowers. From this medallion, four finely rendered chains terminate in delicate urn-shaped pendants. At the bottom of the medallion, a tiny bird, sculpted fully in the round, is suspended, and beneath the bird hangs an inverted cone topped by four dots, four spheres, four tiny flowers, and a four-sided decorative feature incorporating spirals and leafy designs. Inspired by jewelry styles of the late 4th century B.C.E., the craftsmanship apparent here is truly extraordinary. Athens, Greece, ca. 1965. Weight: 57.4 g. $8,000 - 10,000
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