Description: Vintage, Estate Blackamoor Figural Clip Earrings, with black enamel & Crystals. Please note: The bodices are missing some rhinestones and some petina is present on both earrings; but good overall conditionn. May be cleaned if you prefer, however, it's sold as is. Please view pictures for more details. As jewelry, such figures usually appear as male in antique Venetian(though nowadays they can be made throught the world by several desgners) earrings, bracelets, cuff links, andbrooches. Some contemporary craftsmen continue to make individual pieces, which are unique, exotic and decorative. They are also a traditional type of earring inRijekaunder the namemori. The blackamoor is usually depicted with a head covering, and covered in rich jewels andgold leaf. They are typically enamelled, carved fromebonyor painted black to contrast with the bright colors of the embellishments. Depictions may only represent the head, or head and shoulders, facing the viewer in a symmetrical pose. In decorative sculpture the full body is depicted, either to hold trays as virtual servants or bronze sconces to hold candles or light fixtures. They may be incorporated into small stands, tables, orandirons. They are often portrayed in pairs. Andrea Brustolon(16621732) was the most important sculptor of blackamoors. Often these blackamoors are in acrobatic positions that would be impossible to hold for any extended length of time for a real person. Collections One of the finest examples of a blackamoor in the arts is theMohr mit Smaragdstufe("Moor withEmeraldCluster"), in the collection of theGrnes GewlbeinDresden, Germany. It was created byBalthasar Permoserin 1724. The statue is richly decorated with jewels and is 63.8cm (2.09ft) high. Aleksandr Pushkinhad a blackamoor figurine on his desk to remind him ofAbram Petrovich Gannibal, his great-grandfather. This figure can be seen in his formerSt. Petersburgapartment, now turned into a museum.[ Diana Vreelandhad a famous collection of blackamoor jewelry, andAnita Pointerof thePointer Sistershas some blackamoor pieces in her extensive collection of black memorabilia.
Price: 195 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2025-01-14T02:11:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Brand: Unbranded
Main Stone: Rhinestone
Modified Item: No
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Metal Purity: Not Applicable
Material: Mixed Materials
Style: Blackamoor
Base Metal: mixed metals
Color: Silver
Shape: Figural Human
Closure: Clip-On
Theme: Blackamoor
Metal: Alloy
Secondary Stone: Rhinestone
Gender: Female
lot: No
Main Stone Creation: Faceted
