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 FINE RENAISSANCE AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PAN PLAYING THE PIPE.
A FINE RENAISSANCE AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. PAN PLAYING THE PIPE.
16th century
Stone 11x20 mm; int. Size 17x18 mm; 4,10 gr
The character is facing left, seated on a rock, depicted playing the panpipe. The figure is turned three-quarters in a forward leaning pose. Beautiful execution, inspired by the ancient style. The cameo is mounted in a beautiful gold ring with openwork leaf decorations.
Cfr. Tassie n. 5168.
Provenance: U.K private collection