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Antique Austro-Hungarian Etruscan Revival Necklace

Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
An Austro-Hungarian Etruscan Revival 18 karat gold necklace. The necklace is composed of 20 wire and bead-work embellished amphora. Circa 1880's.

In Italy, goldsmiths had been reviving the Etruscan Archeological-style jewelry unearthed at Pompeii and the Greek jewelry found in the Museo Bourbonico since the early years of the 19th century. Along with the Italian Etruscan Revival jewelry, archeological revival jewelry was also made in Vienna in the in style presented in the discovered hoards unearthed in the Crimea, such as this necklace.

Archeological jewelry is extensively discussed in Antique and 20th Century Jewellery by Vivienne Becker and Victorian Jewelry Design by Charlotte Gere.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	18k gold
Creation Date:	1880s
Metals:	Gold
Gender:	Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Fine Jewelry
Dealer Reference #:	N-16733
Incollect Reference #:	246418

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Message from Seller:

Macklowe Gallery is the premier dealer of museum-quality 20th Century Decorative Arts, specializing in Tiffany lamps, French Art Nouveau, and antique jewelry. Visit us at 445 Park Avenue, NYC, or contact us at 212.644.6400 | email@macklowegallery.com |