Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A RARE RENAISSANCE SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF LUCIUS VERUS.
A RARE RENAISSANCE SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. PORTRAIT OF LUCIUS VERUS.
16th century
Stone 8x10 mm; Int. Size 13x14,5 mm; 3,65
A beautiful portrait of the emperor Lucius Verus, reigning together with his adopted brother Marcus Aurelius, from 161 until his death. The portrait is facing left; the effigy is characterized by his typical abundant curly hair, long beard, elongated profile.The backside is pointed and facetted. Beautiful color of the stone. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.