Emporium Auctions
Thu, Sep 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 373
Two Continental Carved Cameo Shells
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
19th century, large sea shells with carved and incised cameo portraits, the larger example depicting a woman, possibly a bacchante, wreathed in grapevines, approximately 7 x 5-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.; the smaller depicting a woman with Classical hairstyle adorned with flowers, approximately 5-1/2 x 4-3/4 x 4-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, North CarolinaCondition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and small edge chips; smaller example with numerous fissures to top (possibly natural)
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