Rare Museum Quality Victorian Ivory Cameo of a Cherub ca 1870

Jewelry : Antique : Fine : Victorian : Carved, Cameo : Ivory, Cherub

 

Welcome to everyone! Why don't have a look at the beauties that I have in my shop? It is like visiting a Museum with so many artworks listed just for you! So, come in and look at this.......a Museum Quality ivory cameo depicting a wonderful cherub. Cherubs and angels were very popular in the Victorian Era, they were worn as jewels and often ivory cherubs were given as a gift for a new birth. Usually they were put in the room of new baby as a protection, just like a guardian angel. Look how the carver used the ivory to evidence his wonderful face, everything is so realistic. This is a piece who really can be displayed in a museum. The sweetness of his face is amazing. I really can kiss his lovely and round face just like he was a real little baby! This is one of most beautiful piece I have ever seen, the pictures speak by themselves. This is another masterly carved cameo. A very desirable collectors piece, rare and museum quality cameo.

Material: Ivory.

Size: 1 26/32" by just under 1 6/8".

Date and Origin: Circa 1870/1880 France.

Conditions: Mint.

Item ID: 60