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 REVIVAL CITRINE INTAGLIO. HELM OF A GLADIATOR.
A REVIVAL CITRINE INTAGLIO. HELM OF A GLADIATOR.
Probably 20th century A.D. or later.
Gladiator's helmet depicted in three-quarters view facing right. The helmet is a "Murmillo" type and is decorated with numerous feathers and a small laurel wreath engraved on the helmet, as a symbol of triumph. Wear marks. In front of the stone is slightly convex, while behind a lot of cabochons. The gem is characterized by an attractive honey amber tone color and an extraordinary brilliance. Rare subject. Postclassical stone.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the british art market.