Lot 234 | A neoclassical three-layered agate cameo. Paris.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A neoclassical three-layered agate cameo. Paris.

A neoclassical three-layered agate cameo. Paris.

19th century.
19x24x5 mm

The young hero is facing right, characterized byu his typical phrygian hat. The sensousness of his features shows a delicate rounded chin, small plain lips, straight this nose and almond-shape lidded eye. The face is framed by long wavy hair with curly terminals going through the base of his neck.

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U.K. private collection