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 AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HEAD OF A RADIATED EMPEROR.
A LATE RENAISSANCE AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HEAD OF A RADIATED EMPEROR.
17th century
Stone 13x18 mm; Int. size 14x16 mm; 4,70 gr
Interesting expressive portrait of a Roman emperor characterized by youthful traits and a radiate crown, to the left. Slight natural cracks in the stone only on the surface. Slight wear marks. Later gold mounting.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market