Lot Essay
This gem is mounted as a ring in a 19th century gold setting.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. CORINNE BRONFMAN
A EUROPEAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE WITH A FEMALE BUST
CIRCA LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Details
A EUROPEAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE WITH A FEMALE BUST
CIRCA LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
9/16 in. (1.2 cm.) long; ring size 8
CIRCA LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURY
9/16 in. (1.2 cm.) long; ring size 8
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