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182. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted …
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182. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted …
Estimate €30,000 - €50,000
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Description
182. A rare carved and engraved rock crystal coupe, mounted in yellow gold partially enamelled, 19th century and earlier
Of polylobed shape, with a rich decoration of foliage scrolls and arabesques. The mount in yellow enamelled gold depicts the figure of an angel reposing on the back side of the coupe; a ring depicting three winged female figures joins the body of the coupe and the stem, and the base presents an openwork motif of scrolls, 15cm high, 18cm wide, 12.5cm deep, weight gross 350.41gms
Provenance
Ancient Collection Alix de Rothschild
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