ASKEW LONDON BEADED COLLAR BLACKAMOOR BROOCH

Description: ASKEW LONDON ANTIQUED GOLD PLATED CAST BLACKAMOOR WITH BLACK ENAMEL PAINT FINISH, GLASS BEAD SET COLLAR (TURQUOISE, CORAL & RESIN PEARLS) AND A TURQ CAB & CORAL CHANTON TURBAN. BROOCH MEASURES 2.25'' X 1.00''. As jewelry, such figures usually appear in antiqueVenetian(though nowadays they are crafted by many Artisans throughout the world) earrings, bracelets,cuff links, andbrooches. The blackamoor is typically male, depicted with a head covering, usually aturban, and covered in rich jewels andgold leaf. They are typically enamelled, carved fromebonyor painted black to contrast with the bright colors of the embellishments. Depictions may only represent the head, or head and shoulders, facing the viewer in a symmetrical pose. In decorative sculpture the full body is depicted, either to hold trays as virtual servants or bronze sconces to hold candles or light fixtures. They may be incorporated into small stands, tables, orandirons. They are often portrayed in pairs.Andrea Brustolon(16621732) was the most important sculptor of blackamoors. Often these blackamoors are in acrobatic positions that would be impossible to hold for any extended length of time for a real person. Collections: One of the finest examples of a blackamoor in the arts is theMohr mit Smaragdstufe("Moor withEmeraldCluster"), in the collection of theGrnes GewlbeinDresden, Germany. It was created byBalthasar Permoserin 1724. The statue is richly decorated with jewels and is 63.8cm (2.09ft) high. Aleksandr Pushkinhad a blackamoor figurine on his desk to remind him ofAbram Petrovich Gannibal, his great-grandfather. This figure can be seen in his formerSt. Petersburgapartment, now turned into a museum. Diana Vreelandhad a famous collection of blackamoor jewelry, andAnita Pointerof thePointer Sistershas some blackamoor pieces in her extensive collection of black memorabilia. Note: Need more pictures? No problem. We'll gladly send additional ones of specific areas of this item. Just let us know. NEW ACCOUNTS OR ACCOUNTS WITH LESS THAN 5 FEEDBACKS OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACKS, PLEASE MESSAGE ME BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING, OTHERWISE YOUR TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELLED. SUPER FAST SHIPPING: We ship all items the same day (except if it's a federal holiday and U.S.P.S is closed) when payments are made by 3 pm EST. Monday thru Friday and by 1pm on Saturday. All items paid on Sunday, will be shipped on Monday, except when it's a holiday. Please note: We only ship to Paypal verified addresses.

Price: 595 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2025-02-06T20:05:37.000Z

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