Sale
15920 - Fine Jewellery, 4 Dec 2008
New Bond Street
Lot No: 20*
A late 16th century citrine cameo
The oval citrine carved to depict a portrait bust of King Philip II of Spain, facing left, within a gold and black enamel border, the initials AE or AF engraved on his shoulder, dimensions of cameo 3.2x2.5cm., dimensions of pendant 4.3x2.8cm., fitted tooled leather case by Spink & Son Ltd, 17 & 18 Piccadilly, W., a plaque within the case reads 'Finely Carved Cameo Philip II of Spain XVIth Century from the Arundel and Marlborough Collections'
Sold for £62,400 inclusive of Buyer's Premium
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Footnote:
Provenance:
George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough (1738-1817)
The Marlborough Gems; Christies London, 28 June 1875, 587
The Marlborough Gems; Christies London, 26 June 1899, 587 (purchased Whelan; £105)
Spink (date unknown)
The current owner
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