{"product_id":"castellani-floral-micromosaic-gold-brooch-1870","title":"Castellani — Micromosaic Brooch, c. 1870","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA refined example of the archaeological revival jewellery for which Castellani of Rome became internationally celebrated during the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis circular brooch is crafted in 14-carat yellow gold and centred with a finely executed micromosaic flower, composed of minute coloured glass tesserae forming five petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe micromosaic is framed by a characteristic border of gold fettuccine, surrounded by concentric bands of twisted and beaded gold wire. The outer edge is finished with a delicate openwork border of repeating circular motifs, creating the rich texture and intricate surface associated with Castellani’s Neo-Etruscan work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe reverse bears the Castellani maker’s mark of two interlaced “C”s within a cartouche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFloral subjects appear in the Castellani workshops’ records from at least September 1860, while related gold and micromosaic jewels are preserved in major museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the British Museum, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA particularly charming and wearable example of Roman archaeological revival jewellery, combining the virtuosity of Italian micromosaic with Castellani’s distinctive goldsmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMaker: Castellani, Rome\u003cbr\u003eDate: c.1870\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 14-carat yellow gold and glass micromosaic\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: approximately 2.7 cm\u003cbr\u003eGross weight: 6.8 g\u003cbr\u003eMark: Two interlaced “C”s within a cartouche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGood overall condition. A small localised dent to the gold mount and light surface wear consistent with age. The micromosaic is well preserved, with no apparent losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated literature\u003cbr\u003eGeoffrey C. Munn, \u003cem\u003eCastellani and Giuliano: Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth Century\u003c\/em\u003e, 1984.\u003cbr\u003eSusan Weber Soros and Stefanie Walker (eds.), \u003cem\u003eCastellani and Italian Archaeological Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e, 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castellani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53611800494346,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/6160\/7178\/files\/Castellani_Rome_floral_micromosaic_gold_brooch_circa_1870.jpg?v=1788268555","url":"https:\/\/www.aeoncollection.fr\/products\/castellani-floral-micromosaic-gold-brooch-1870","provider":"AEON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}