A Serene Masterpiece: Vintage 1950s Enameled Virgin Mary Brooch 1950

Unknown artist

GoldEnamel
€ 7.250

Adin Fine Antique Jewellery

• About the artwork

  This exquisite 1950s enameled brooch, crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, features a serene depiction of the Virgin Mary. The delicate enamel work, of unusually high quality, captures her gentle expression, framed by a golden nimbus and veil, evokinga timeless reverence. Encircled by floral motifs adorned with ten cabochon turquoises, this piece seamlessly blends vintage charm with artistry. Reflecting the influence of religious Renaissance iconography, it embodies devotion and craftsmanship, making it a treasured connection to mid-century Christian artistry and its enduring legacy.

  Antique jewelry object group
  brooch
  
  Condition
  very good condition
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  Country of origin
  unknown
  
  Style
  Vintage 1950s
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  Period
  ca. 1950
  Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.
  
  Source of inspiration
  Christianity
  
  Theme
  Virgin Mary - That Mary was the virgin mother of the divine Christ is made plain in the Bible and from the beginning Christians have believed she remained virgin throughout her life, as church fathers, and councils testify. In the Roman Catholic Churchit is an article of faith that God preserved Mary from the taint of 'original sin' from the first moment of her conception in her mother's womb (her 'Immaculate Conception'). Also that, without denying her natural death, at the end of her earthly lifeshe was taken body and soul into Heaven (her Assumption).
  
  Material 18K
  yellow and white gold or platinum (touchstone tested)
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  Technique
  Enamelling is an old and widely-adopted technology. The ancient Egyptians applied enamels to pottery and stone objects. The ancient Greeks, Celts, Russians, and Chinese also used enameling processes on metal objects. Enamel is the colorful result offusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on metal, glass or ceramic. According to some sources, the word enamel comes fromthe High German word smelzan (to smelt) via the Old French esmail. Used as a noun, "an enamel" is a usually small decorative object, coated with enamel coating, such as a champlevé or a cloisonné (different techniques).
  
  Precious stones
  Ten cabochon turquoises
  
  Birthstones
  Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December.
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  Hallmarks
  No trace.
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  Dimensions
  4,24 cm (1,67 inch) x 3,23 cm (1,27 inch)
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  Weight
  10,00 gram (6,43 dwt)
  
  Adin Reference Nº
  24323-0268
  
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  Adin, fine antique jewellery
  
  

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• About the artist

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