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Holbeinesque Eagle Pendant with Rubies, Red Spinels, Pearls & Emerald, c. 1880

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Holbeinesque Eagle Pendant with Rubies, Red Spinels, Pearls & Emerald, c. 1880

Description

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In the 19th century, enthusiasm for the past was omnipresent. However, the preoccupation with past eras was not just backward-looking nostalgia: the Renaissance in particular was also seen as a positive example for the future. The era of free cities with their government of free citizens, rich merchants and patrons of the arts had a special appeal for the aspiring bourgeoisie of the 19th century. They recognised themselves and their desire for participation and importance in the state in the personalities of the past, had themselves painted in the style of the past and also bought Renaissance-style jewellery. It was mainly figurative designs that were created in the Renaissance style. These pieces of jewellery are usually richly and colourfully enamelled and set with colourful gemstones. Small scenes in which, for example, St George slays the dragon, depictions of the Virgin Mary or even humorous, whimsical putti or sea monsters were popular. They were created in precious gold versions or in less expensive silver. This pendant belongs in this context. We see a sculpturally designed eagle. It is made of silver and is richly set with rubies and red spinels, an emerald and covered with coloured enamel. Two chains, into which real pearls have been worked, hold it by the wings. A further pearl is attached at the bottom as a pendulum. Judging by the design and manufacture, the pendant was created in the last third of the 19th century. We assume that it originates from southern Germany or Austria. The Alpine region was a centre of production for such works. The enamel has been restored in more recent times. Comparative pieces can be found in Brigitte Marquardt: Schmuck. Realismus und Historismus. 1850–1895. Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz, München 1998, pp. 244-245.

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