Asian Art and Emporium | March 12, 2026
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1379
Bianca Remy de Turicque, Portrait Brooch
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$150
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Rome, 20th century)
apparently unsigned, watercolor on ivory, depicting God from Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, 800 fine silver frame with filigreed border, hinged clasp verso, 1/2 x 1-7/8 x 1-7/8 in.; original leather box, 7/8 x 2-7/8 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased from the artist; Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina, purchased in Rome, likely from the artist (accompanied by note on artist's card)
Note: Bianca Remy de Turicque is mentioned in Diamond Trails of Italy by Martyn Uren as "the best miniaturist in Rome." Additionally, this lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
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Purchased from the artist; Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina, purchased in Rome, likely from the artist (accompanied by note on artist's card)
good overall condition with minor wear, pin slightly crooked, some tarnish to silver； box with wear, top lining loose Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
