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 two-layered agate cameo mounted on a gold brooch. Female bust.
A two-layered agate cameo mounted on a gold brooch. Female bust.
19th century
38x47x26 mm ; 28,92 grs
The figure, characterized by a detailed engraved hair, held in place by a double band and gathered at the nape, is turned to the left, with front bust and face turned in profile. The figure is in torsion, the face looks down. Plastic pose inspired by classical Greek-Roman statuary models.A very well executed work in very high relief. Gold brooch with a frame decorated with circular and curved motifs with smooth or braided wire.
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U.K. private collection