Art
Nouveau c. 1900 Inventory
#PT00117
18kt. yellow gold Art Nouveau
Pate de Verre Cameo PENDANT. An enchanting piece from a bygone time, this
pendant features a large amethyst Pate de Verre cameo of a classic Roman lady in
profile. In traditional
French Pate de Verre, the artist mixed crushed glass with enamels or paint to
form a paste that was carefully placed in a mold and then fired. Many of the
pieces that were made using this technique were relatively small, elaborately
decorated, and required more than one firing before they were complete. This
is not small, but is done with great care and precision. The piece features
unidentified European hallmarks, probably French. It is 2" long X
1-1/8" wide. There are 2 small fleabites to the chin, but these do not
detract from the look of the piece, otherwise, she is in very good condition $650.00
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