A strange Victorian cameo brooch that depicts a dead bird, a recurring motif in still life paintings
A strange Victorian cameo brooch that depicts a dead bird, a recurring motif in still life paintings and decorative arts that serves as a memento mori.Victorian cameos are a dime a dozen; most are worth only about $100 or less. The best and most valuable examples have an unusual subject matter and/or a very finely detailed carving. This one is truly outstanding. Oh, how I would love to own this beauty! Shamefully, I can’t recall where I found this image. If you can help identify the source, please post it in the comments or message me! -- source link
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