Beschreibung:

A revival gold necklace in the style of Louis Wiese set with 20 roman intaglios and cameos. Late 19th century - early 20th century intaglios & cameos : 1st - 3rd century A.D. Total length with clasp 59 cm; min stone 5x6 mm; max 16x22 mm; 29,14 gr. Composed of a long chain with 20 gold snakes, each one intertwined in the infinity-shape with three flowers. Suspension hoop on each side of these holding an oval box-setting set with an intaglio or a cameo. From left to right; amethyst intaglio : eagle and man, carnelian intaglio: crab, three-layered agate intaglio: portrait of Serapis, carnelian intaglio: gryllos, carnelian intaglio Fortuna-Tyche, carnelian intaglio: Athena, three-layered agate intaglio: sea-goat with stars, carnelian intaglio: Fortuna-Tyche encrowned by Mercury, nicolo intaglio: double portrait of Isis and Serapis, eliotrope intaglio: mummiformed Osiris, three-layered cameo: Osiris canopic jar (crown missing), two-layered agate cameo: panther, carnelian intaglio: Victory and armour, bloodstone intaglio: bust of Ceres, carnelian intaglio: Dioscures, green chalcedony intaglio: Bacchus with panther, banded agate intaglio: seated warrior, garnet intaglio: griffin, carnelian intaglio: crouched dog, three-layered agate intaglio: head of boy. The mounting renaissance style set with these roman stones reminds the work of Louis Wiese (1852-1923) son of the famous jeweller Jules Wiese, well-known for his ornamental repertoire of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. WIESE’s jewelry has a strong sculptural character always inspired from original ancient models. Very fine condition. Provenance: from a collection of a french jeweler, 1970s. Than english private collection of Mr. V in the late 90's.