23 avril 2018
A diamond-set openwork gold brooch, Fez, Morocco, early 20th century
Lot 153. A diamond-set openwork gold brooch, Fez, Morocco, early 20th century; 4in. (10.2cm.) high. Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 11,224 - USD 16,836). © Christie's Images Ltd 2018
With raised centre surrounded by repeating elaborate floral medallions, a palmette above, the reverse with suspension loop and pin.
Note: A similar pendant, in a private collection, is published in Abderrahman Slaoui, Parures en or du Maroc. Trésors des cites impériales, Casablanca, 1999, pp.56-57. It is attributed to Fez and dated to the early 20th century.
Christie's. Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets, 26 April 2018, London
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