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 large neoclassical agate cameo set in a gold brooch. Female bust. <br><br>19th century.
A large neoclassical agate cameo set in a gold brooch. Female bust.
19th century.
The deity, probably Venus, has an almost frontal bust and a head in profile. The figure is characterized by a very thick and elaborate hair, finely engraved. This large agate, in two layers with a white effigy on a dark background, is mounted in a gold brooch with a twisted frame. The brooch closure mechanism is damaged.
cameo 34x50x12 mm; overall 45x60 mm; 67,48 gr.