September 1, 2026: Summer Americana - Day One
Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc. info@jeffreysevans.com
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VICTORIAN / ANTIQUE PORCELAIN, ENAMEL, AND OTHER JEWELRY, LOT OF 16 PIECES, comprising three porcelain pieces after the two cherubs from the "Sistine Madonna" painting by Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520), consisting of a hand-painted large brooch of one of the cherubs having original paper label to back that reads, "Amor / n: Raphael." surrounded by "Cl. / .L. / Hg" initials in the border, and a pair of black, possibly jet or other material, buttons / studs having transfer-printed images with hand-painted detailing; five other porcelain pieces with hand-painted and/or transfer-printed portraits, featuring a black, possibly jet or other material, pendant, a button / stud, a pair of drop earrings, and a clip / pin marked "PAT'D / MAY16.05."; two pairs of metal buttons / studs embellished by enameling with flower decoration, including one pair with turquoise-colored cabochons along edges; and a group of four buttons with millefiori glass centers including a set of three. Clip with patent mark, remainder unmarked. Fourth quarter 19th/first quarter 20th century. Large brooch 3" x 3 1/2" OA.
Good to very good overall condition with minor to more moderate wear and other imperfections including surface scratches, nicks, slight to moderate bending, one or more dents, worn spots / losses to metal finishes, etc.; one cherub button / stud with a chip to extension; pendant with possible repair to bail; porcelain button / stud with two sliver chips to back and extension; pair of round metal buttons / studs with some flakes, chips, and losses to enamel along edges / borders; two millefiori glass buttons with one or a few flakes along edges.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
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