Bidspirit auction | Fine Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch

Fine Etruscan Revival Gold Brooch Attributed to Castellani (1814-1865) - with fine granular finish, in a floral and orb motif. Metal tests between 18-21K gold. Measuring 3.9 cm in diameter Weight: 14.1 grams About Castellani: Castellani was the Italian jeweler who initiated the archaeological revival movement in the mid-nineteenth century. Castellani’s founder, Fortunato Pio Castellani, opened up shop in Rome in 1814. In 1826, he met his lifelong friend and collaborator Michaelango Caetani at a lecture where he was speaking about how to recreate the look of ancient gold. According to jewellery historians, Caetani “gave Fortunato Pio the idea to imitate and seek inspiration from Ancient jewellers.”