The Collected World Auction
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 87
VICTORIAN CARVED SHELL CAMEO OF A CLASSICAL MAIDEN IN EMBOSSED BRASS EASEL FRAME
Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
2.5 in. width, 3 in. height. Oval shell cameo finely carved with a classical maiden in profile, her curled hair bound with a butterfly form headdress and strands of beads falling to a beaded necklace, with natural coral and peach tones in the shell, set in a rectangular brass frame embossed with scrolling acanthus and lilies on a darkened ground. Navy velvet back with folding easel stand.
Cameo examined under loupe with no cracks, a few dark surface specks. Wear and tarnish to the brass, velvet back with lint and light wear.
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