Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
Friday 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A large postclassical red jasper intaglio. Bust of an Emperor.
A large postclassical red jasper intaglio. Bust of an Emperor.
18th century (?).
22x32x4 mm
The male figure is facing right and characterized by high cheekbone, straight nose, thick eyebrow and lidded eye. Hair and beard are rendered with various trick lines enhancing the volumes. His forehead is surmounted by a large laurel wreath, tided back by a knot. The bust is covered by a cloak; on the shoulders appears the armour. This portrait reminds the features of the roman emperor Antoninus Pius. Large size. Vivid color and wear marks.
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U.K. private collection