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 neoclassical dark glass impression. Erotic allegory.
A neoclassical dark glass impression. Erotic allegory.
19th century
20 x 23 x 6,5 mm
On the left a priapic herm. On the right a bust of a maenad facing the herm. The herm is characterized by an erected phallus in front of the mouth of the female character. Priapic and erotic scene after an intaglio probably lost. Chip on the edge. Grand Tour Era production.