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 polychrome glass paste impression set in a gold ring. The "Michelangelo seal". 18th - 19th century.
A polychrome glass paste impression set in a gold ring. The "Michelangelo seal".
18th - 19th century.
The scene is identified with the so-called Michelangelo’s Seal, representing the education of Bacchus. The reference model is a carnelian intaglio by Pier Maria di Pescia (Paris, BNF, Cabinet des Médailles). The glass of this impression has different colors as to simulate a natural agate. Very good condition. Grand Tour Era.
Glass 14 x 18 mm; ring size 17 x 18 mm; 6,18 gr.