Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
AN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD BROOCH. PORTRAIT OF A GREEK HELLENISTIC RULER.
AN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD BROOCH. PORTRAIT OF A GREEK HELLENISTIC RULER.
17th-18th century
Stone 21x30 mm; Brooch 28x37 mm; 11.61 gr.
Interesting revisitation of the bust of a Hellenistic sovereign facing right, with thick hair held by a wide ribbon and two small braids that descend on the neck. The bust is draped and armor under the cloak. Behind the neck, a large bow or drapery (?). Small surface cracks. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.