Lot Essay
This cameo is mounted as a ring in an 18th-19th century gold setting.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. CORINNE BRONFMAN
A EUROPEAN SARDONYX CAMEO OF A KANEPHOROS
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
Details
A EUROPEAN SARDONYX CAMEO OF A KANEPHOROS
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
7/8 in. (2 cm.) long; ring size 6 ½
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY
7/8 in. (2 cm.) long; ring size 6 ½
Provenance
Marjorie Bronfman (1917-2012), Montreal, acquired by 1978; gifted to her daughter, Dr. Corinne Bronfman (1947-2022), Washington, D.C.; thence by descent to the current owner.
Brought to you by
Hannah Fox Solomon
Head of Department, Specialist