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Alle Auktionen / Schmuck und Edelsteine / Magnificent Bird Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds, Ottoman Empire, Late
This exquisitely crafted bird brooch, made of gold and rose cut diamonds, draws on a motif with a long tradition in the art of the Ottoman Empire and the Persian-Islamic cultural sphere. The bird, with its characteristic crest and elegantly cascading tail feathers, is reminiscent of the magnificent depictions of pheasants and birds of paradise found in miniatures, textiles, and jewelry, where they serve as symbols of beauty, grace, and royal dignity. Birds were also regarded as messengers between the earthly and spiritual worlds and played a significant role in Oriental poetry and mysticism. In the case of this brooch, sparkling diamond roses lend the design a glittering appearance and underscore the piece of jewellery’s ceremonial character. The wings are mounted so that they move slightly, making the brooch appear even more lifelike. Three red rubies set in the eyes accentuate the bird’s feathered crest. The brooch thus combines masterful goldsmithing with a rich pictorial tradition that has shaped the art of the Ottoman Empire for centuries. Nineteenth-century Ottoman jewellery reflects the cultural diversity and extensive trade relations of the Ottoman Empire. Alongside traditional forms and techniques, new styles gained prominence under European influence, particularly during the Tanzimat era (1839–1876), when Ottoman court culture increasingly embraced Western fashions. Pieces of jewellery made of warm, lustrous gold, set with rose cut diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and pearls, were particularly popular. A characteristic feature is the combination of Ottoman ornamentation with European design elements of historicism and naturalism, which we can also observe in our brooch.
Schätzpreis:€1,890
Zur AuktionAlle Objekte ansehen vonHofer AntikschmuckoderSchmuck und Edelsteine
Schätzpreis:
€1,890
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