Ring adorned with a miniature scene carved from marine ivory - Lot 93

Lot n° 93
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Ring adorned with a miniature scene carved from marine ivory - Lot 93
Ring adorned with a miniature scene carved from marine ivory, depicting peasants gathering fruit and at a well against a blue painted background, surrounded by half-pearls, set in 14K (585/000) and 18K (750/000) rose gold. French craftsmanship from the late 18th century. Gross weight: 7.9 g. TD: 63; Setting: 23.5 x 19.9 mm. (resized to 18K, signs of wear, oxidation, small particles of dirt trapped under the glass) This ring, in terms of its technique and composition, is comparable to the ring given by Napoleon Bonaparte to Caroline du Colombier, which was purchased by the Bonaparte Foundation (Osenat Auction, March 26, 2017, lot 170).
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