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 neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Diogenes.
A large neoclassical carnelian intaglio. Diogenes.
18th - 19th century.
22x26x4 mm
The philosopher is showing seated with his typical attributes: a book, a stick inside a large jar; here symbolized by engraved circles and on the background horizontal ligns imitating the bottom of a barrel. Interesting work and execution. Rare subject.
Painting of Diogene by Raphael in the School of Athens ; Diogenes by John William Waterhouse, 1882, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney.
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U.K. private collection