{"product_id":"romantic-period-miniature-of-cupid-after-raphael-en-grisaille-18ct-gold-ring-french-c-1830-1840","title":"Romantic Period Miniature of Cupid after Raphael | En Grisaille | 18ct Gold Ring | French c.1830-1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eTossing the most capricious glance over his left shoulder, Cupid is here shown between savage arrow attacks on mortals, daring to make the viewer vulnerable to an even worse fate than unrequited love — a moment of adoration for the pantheon's cruelest player of mortal heartstrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully executed, this Romantic period portrait miniature is \u003cem\u003een grisaille\u003c\/em\u003e but with a dramatic aquamarine painted ground all around. In the past, I've only encountered \u003cem\u003een grisaille\u003c\/em\u003e pieces with grey, beige, or pink grounds — never this rare, immaculate blue that seems to bring the very sky to life. In heavy 18ct gold with an eagle head hallmark on the band, this all-original piece is one of the finest miniatures of this period I have ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic Period, French, c. 1830–1840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait miniature of Cupid, \u003cem\u003een grisaille\u003c\/em\u003e with aquamarine blue ground, after Raphael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm × 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.53g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle head on band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition for her age. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52347346059495,"sku":"TCN-GEO-003","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_4995.heic?v=1784401400","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/romantic-period-miniature-of-cupid-after-raphael-en-grisaille-18ct-gold-ring-french-c-1830-1840","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}