We're not really sure we want to sell this pendant...
Never have we seen a more beautiful rendition of the Madonna. She is beatifically beautiful.
Frédéric Charles Victor de Vernon was born in 1858 in Paris where he spent most of his life until his death in 1912.
He was a feted sculptor, engraver and medallist. Exhibiting every year at the Parisian Salons he won the premier prix de Rome for his depiction of Jason Conquering the Golden Fleece.
Vernon's medals are highly collectable. The British Museum holds a medal of a woman in side profile. A Bronze version of this pendant is displayed in the Musee D'Orsay.
This pendant from around 1901 features a folding bail and converts into a brooch. On the back are engraved roses. Brooch frame may have been added later.
Tests as 18k Gold and features 8 old mine cut diamonds in the halo. Total carat weight around 0.3ct.
Measures 23mm x 21mm.
Weight = 8.9g.
French hallmarks.
Chain not included.
