Christie's. Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence, New York, 19 June 2019
14 juillet 2019
An antique carved emerald and pear-shaped rose-cut diamond pendant, mid to late 18th century
Lot 128. An antique carved emerald and pear-shaped rose-cut diamond pendant, mid to late 18th century. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 115,000. Christie's Images Ltd 2019
Carved emerald, pear-shaped rose-cut diamond, foil, gold, with two protruding lugs for suspension, 1 1/8 ins., mid to late 18th century.
Provenance: By repute, Nizams of Hyderabad
Exhibited: The Doge’s Palace, Venice 2017, p. 70, no. 29
The Palace Museum, Beijing 2018, p. 83, no. 30.
Note: Originally strung on a necklace, this pendant has small drill holes on the outer leaves that allows for suspension.
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