Female cameo. Italian School. 19th century. Shell carved in relief on an 18-karat gold mount. Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 1 cm. This brooch of extraordinary quality features the profile bust of a classical woman, adorned with a floral garland and ears of wheat. The fine modeling of the face and the delicacy of the hair reflect the mastery of 19th-century Italian workshops, heirs to the Neapolitan cameo-making tradition. The engraved gold frame enhances the overall elegance. The piece embodies the ideal of neoclassical beauty and the artisanal perfection of the 19th-century cameo, a symbol of refinement and social status.
