Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A neoclassical french two-layers agate cameo. Bust of Apollo.
A neoclassical french two-layers agate cameo. Bust of Apollo.
19th century
37 x 46 x 17 mm
The young god is turned to the left, and is characterized by the draped bust and the head crowned with laurel. The hair is thick and elegantly sculpted with sinuous braids that fall on the neck and shoulder. Work carried out in high relief.
French private collection 80's. Than, UK private collection G. C. , London.