The Valkyrie

Antique Locket Pendant with Diamond in Gold, American, c. 1905


€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Antique Locket Pendant with Diamond in Gold, American, c. 1905
Antique Locket Pendant with Diamond in Gold, American, c. 1905
Description
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With Wagner's opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelungen, the Nordic world of gods and legends of the Edda became the focus of contemporaries at the end of the 19th century. One of the most famous pieces from the cycle, The Ride of the Valkyries, is heard in the brilliant third act of the second part of the tetralogy. The Valkyries, the shieldmaiden daughters of Wotan, meet here to escort the fallen heroes to Valhalla. After its premiere in 1870, the piece became so well-known and popular within a short space of time that Wagner received numerous requests to perform it individually. At first Wagner was reluctant, but he finally conducted the piece himself as Encore in London in 1877. Countless artists were subsequently inspired by this new type of woman, so different from the female ideal of the time – and yet infallible in its heroism. Numerous paintings of shieldmaidens on horseback followed, clad in the typical winged helmet. The present locket is also dedicated to this subject. We see the head of a Valkyrie, wearing a winged helmet, with a shining diamond on her forehead. Her hair flows around her shoulders, which are clad in scale armor. The piece is finished in gold, which is given a rich, velvety shimmer by additional bloom finish. There are two frames for photos inside. The round shape of the pendant with its sculptural motif reveals that the piece was probably created in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century. It is in very good condition and an unusual and expressive piece of jewellery. We have added a matching gold chain.
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Antique Locket Pendant with Diamond in Gold, American, c. 1905
The Valkyrie
€ 1,490.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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