Bertolami Fine Art - Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place 1, W1S 1BU Londra
ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A fine agate cameo set in a gold mounting. Bust of the emperor Caracalla.<br><br>18th century.
A fine agate cameo set in a gold mounting. Bust of the emperor Caracalla.
18th century.
The emperor is depicted with the frontal torso and the face turned three-quarters to the right, in his typical pose with the neck in torsion. The sturdy shoulders are covered by a chlamys with a buckle. The beautiful execution reveals a great knowledge of the anatomical volumes. Beautiful variety of agate. The stone is broken in half but is still firm in its original setting. The gold frame is characterized by small lacks.
Stone 25 x 34; mounting 30 x 44 mm; 22,10 gr.