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 fine postclassic silver seal set with brillants and emeralds and a roman lapis lazuli intaglio. Allegory of Victory.
A fine postclassic silver seal set with brillants and emeralds and a roman lapis lazuli intaglio. Allegory of Victory.
18th century.
Intaglio 11x12 mm ; high 47 mm ; 9,4 grs
The seal is characterized by a complex structure in silver and yellow gold, set with diamonds and emeralds. Below, an ancient lapis lazuli intaglio depicting a winged Victory crowning a trophy. Above, the seal ends with a small dark head of moor, covered with black and white enamel, with a jockstrap ring. Refined object in excellent condition. Slight signs of wear.
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U.K. private collection