Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman nicolo intaglio. Athlete with herm.
A roman nicolo intaglio. Athlete with herm.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 2 mm
The victorious character is standing, slightly in three quarters, with his right hand on his side and his left hand holding a laurel branch, a symbol of triumph. To his right, a bearded herm. Groundline. The muscular anatomy of the athlete is well engraved, according to a spontaneous sense of volumes. Attractive vivid color of the stone. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection