An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch. - image-1
An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch. - image-2
An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch. - image-1An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch. - image-2

Lot 647 Dα

An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch.

Auction 1229 - overview Cologne
16.11.2023, 16:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 1.008 € (incl. premium)

An 18k gold filigree granulation and lapis lazuli winged scarab brooch.

Unique work. Inspired by the jewellery of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Designed as a scarab beetle with wings decorated with fine filigree designs, the oval body formed from carved lapis lazuli (c. 14.2 x 9.7 mm) in a gold wire and granulation surround. Not hallmarked. L 6 cm. Weight 12.56 g.
Renate Wander, Giessen, late 1970s.