Description:

Western Europe, probably England or France, ca. 18th century CE. A slender 39.52% gold ring of wearable form with a thin, bifurcated shank and an ovoid bezel set with an onyx cameo boasting a vermilion-hued image of the satyr Marsyas, his arms tied to a tree awaiting being skinned alive; losing in a musical contest to an Olympian god like Apollo has its downsides. A faded signature in Greek letters is inscribed on one side. Size (ring): 1.10" L x 0.80" W x 0.93" H (2.8 cm x 2 cm x 2.4 cm); (cameo): 1.06" L x 0.68" W (2.7 cm x 1.7 cm); gold quality: 39.52% (equivalent to 9K+); total weight: 5.3 grams; US ring size 4

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired prior to 1978

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#186679

  • Condition: Wearable as shown. Loss to one foot of Marsyas as shown. Minor abrasions to cameo, otherwise in great condition. Nice luster across gold setting.

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May 24, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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