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 LATE RENAISSANCE BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. THE ABUNDANCE WITH AN ANT.
A LATE RENAISSANCE BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. THE ABUNDANCE WITH AN ANT.
Late 16th- Early 17th century
Stone 13x17 mm; Brooch 20x32 mm; 3,94 gr
The allegorical figure is standing with the head facing right. With her right hand she holds two ear of corns and with the left one she holds a vessel with fruits. In the field, an inscription "CEI" and an ant. This beautiful stone is set in a two tones gold pendant ornated with two cornucopiae.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.