18 Karat Gold and Micromosaic Pendant, Ernesto Pierret - Sotheby's

Featuring a micromosaic plaque depicting the bust of an Egyptian pharaon, within gold surrounds decorated with granulation and wirework, suspended by a garlanded ox head, gross weight approximately 24 dwts, with maker's mark; circa 1860. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 USD. Unsold

For additional information on Ernesto Pierret, please see Castellani and Giuliano: Revivalist Jewellers of the 19th century by Geoffrey C. Munn, page 159.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels/ New York | 17 Apr 2013  www.sothebys.com