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Large cameo of Flora as brooch in gold, Naples ca. 1880

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Large cameo of Flora as brooch in gold, Naples ca. 1880

Description

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Impressive in its detailed cut and its lifelike three-dimensionality, the present shell cameo of the late 19th century shows itself. Held in a simple gold setting, the cameo can be worn as a brooch. The oval cameo depicts a figure from classical mythology: the Roman pantheon of gods in antiquity knew many deities, for every conceivable concern and with the most diverse responsibilities. The goddess Flora, young, beautiful, graceful, was the goddess of spring, and of flowers. Artists depicted Flora as resembling a Greek springtime glory, as a graceful maiden adorned with flowers - and this is precisely the form in which we encounter her in this cameo. Rendered in side view, the goddess emerges from the clouds. She wears the classic garment of gossamer fabric, the so-called peplos. Not least the luxuriant floral decoration of her hair and the garland in her hands made of manifold and densely filled blossoms is inspiring. The height of the detailed depiction creates a rich play of light and shadow and gives it an amazing depth. This wonderfully preserved piece of jewellery was created in Italy in the years around 1880, a time when cameos were particularly popular and no self-respecting lady could do without such a piece.

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Shell cameos were created in large numbers in southern Italy in the nineteenth century, especially for travelers from the far north of Europe. They visited the ancient monuments, studied the art collections of Rome and Naples, and brought home small souvenirs from their travels. The cameo at hand here will have been created for such an occasion. As a gift for a mistress or even a future wife, the comparison with the beauty of the goddesses depicted had to flatter the recipient - and at the same time could be understood as a signal of hope that the marriage would also bear rich fruit in the future.

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€ 890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Unit price €890.00 / piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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