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 POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A SILVER PENDANT. A MUSE.
A POSTCLASSICAL AGATE CAMEO SET IN A SILVER PENDANT. A MUSE.
16th - 17th century
18,5x26x3 mm; 2,65 gr
The figure is tunicated and also wearing a cloak, and is leaning against a pillar of rocks. Her legs are crossed, and she rests her chin on the palm of her left hand in her typical pose. The Muse is identifiable with Polymnia. Interesting choice of stone, diagonally cracked upward. The stone is fixed in a silver frame as a pendant.
Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.