Oval bronze and pearl brooch with a miniature of the Virgin and Child, signed Lachenal d'après Raphaël, circa 1920.
Oval bronze and pearl brooch with a miniature of the Virgin and Child, signed Lachenal d'après Raphaël, circa 1920.
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Antique oval brooch with a miniature portrait of the Virgin and Child, hand-painted and inspired by a work by Raphael. The painting is signed "Lachenal d'après Raphaël," indicating that it is an artistic interpretation based on the Renaissance original. Circa 1910-1920.
The miniature is adorned with a scalloped bronze bezel and a row of pearls. A piece of historicist aesthetics and devotional character, ideal as a symbolic jewel or as a collector's item.
**Characteristics:
- Approximate dimensions: 6.3 cm long and 5.4 cm wide.
- Weight: 25.14 grams.
**Composition:
- Main material: Bronze, pearls and painted miniature.
- Hallmark: Signed. - Acid test: Performed.
- Other materials: Small pearls.
**Additional Details: These items are not new; they show signs of use and may have scratches and tarnish due to age. Please examine the photos; they are the best description. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Attention to detail!
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