Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A FINE ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO. FAUSTULUS WITH THE SHEWOLF FEEDING ROMULUS AND REMUS.
A FINE ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO. FAUSTULUS WITH THE SHEWOLF FEEDING ROMULUS AND REMUS.
1st century A.D.
12 x 14 x 1 mm
The shepherd is standing with his stick. At his feet the shewolf with the twins Romulus and Remus. In the field, on the right, a tree. Groundline. Mirror polishing. Great subject engraved on a very attractive stone. Wear marks.
Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market