Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
16 juillet 2019
An antique ruby, diamond and pearl pendant, early to mid 18th century
Lot 307. An antique ruby, diamond and pearl pendant, early to mid 18th century. Estimate USD 50,000 - USD 70,000. Price realised USD 100,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Carved rubies set as a poppy flower, pear and cushion-shaped rose-cut diamonds, pearl drop, foil, gold and silver, 2 ins., early to mid 18th century.
Exhibited: The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, pp. 186-87, no. 124
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 211, no. 128.
Note: Although this pendant resembles traditional Indian jewelry pendants, the setting of the diamonds appears to have been influenced by a European jeweler or the result of Western gem-setting techniques.
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