The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron
Materials: shell, gold, enamel
Date: 1830-40
Size of the cameo: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4
Size of the frame: 2 7/8 x 2 3/8
Condition: flawless. The frame is in perfect conditions, but pin and C clasp are not original.
This cameo of unbelievable quality depicts a very rare subject, from a painting by Jean-Baptiste Regnault.
The frame, extremely elaborate, finely chiseled and enameled, is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen.
Exceptional cameo.
