Louis XVI - 19.2-carat gold brooch, pearls and rubellites
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This Louis XVI period brooch, made in 19.2-carat gold, is adorned with a delicate polychrome miniature depicting a pastoral love scene, framed by natural pearls and antique-cut natural rubellites, with an estimated total weight of approximately 10 carats.
The central scene, executed with remarkable finesse, depicts a young woman in a bucolic landscape accompanied by a winged putto, an emblematic theme of Neoclassical taste and the sentimental aesthetic that characterize the reign of Louis XVI.
The miniature is enhanced by a surround of carefully calibrated natural pearls, while the ends of the setting are set with rubellites of particularly intense and luminous color. These gems display very fine transparency as well as remarkable saturation, giving the whole a striking contrast with the delicate tones of the painted scene.
A true testament to the artistic refinement of the Age of Enlightenment, this creation brings together several of the most prestigious crafts of the 18th century: the art of miniature painting, high-quality goldsmithing, and precious stone jewelry.
The quality of execution of the miniature reveals the work of an accomplished artist. The details of the landscape, the delicacy of the faces, and the subtlety of the colors reflect the refined taste that characterized objects intended for the European elites of this period. The frame of fine pearls lends a luminous softness to the composition, while the large rubellites in deep raspberry tones create a spectacular contrast with the delicate nuances of the painted scene.
The rubellites display particularly vivid and even color, combined with fine transparency. Their total weight is estimated at approximately 10 carats. Their intense brilliance highlights the rich colors of the central miniature and contributes to the visual balance of the whole.
18th-century jewels combining figurative miniatures, natural pearls, and large colored precious stones are today extremely rare. Few examples have survived in their original condition, with their antique settings intact and all their elements complete. These pieces stand at the crossroads of jewelry and the art of miniature painting, a field particularly sought after by international collectors.
Origin: Portugal
Period: circa 1770-1790, Louis XVI
Metal: 19.2-carat gold
Weight: 23 g
Miniature:
- Painted polychrome miniature depicting a pastoral love scene
- Subject animated by a winged putto in a bucolic landscape
- Very fine quality of execution and remarkable condition
Pearls:
- Surround of natural pearls
- Fine consistency and satin luster
Rubellites:
- Natural rubellites with strong saturation, intense raspberry color, and remarkable brilliance
- Very fine transparency and brilliance
- Vivid and even color
- Estimated total weight: approximately 10 carats
Condition: excellent condition for an 18th-century piece; miniature well preserved, setting sound, and mountings secure.
At the end of the 18th century, painted miniatures were among the most refined and most expensive forms of art in aristocratic Europe. Often inspired by the idealized pastoral scenes then in vogue, they were intended to be worn as true miniature works of art. Their creation required exceptional technical mastery, each detail being executed on an extremely small scale.
Surviving pieces from this period are now particularly rare. The combination of a high-quality polychrome miniature, a surround of fine pearls, and a substantial setting of rubellites in an original 19.2-carat gold mount gives this brooch an exceptional character. It is a precious testament to the refined taste of Enlightenment Europe and a first-rate collector's piece.
As for rarity: figurative polychrome miniatures of this quality are far more sought after than common monochrome or floral decorative enamels. Pieces combining a painted miniature, natural pearls, and significant colored gemstones are particularly rare on the market, especially when they have retained their original 18th-century mount.
With its original case.
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