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 LARGE BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF HERCULES.
A LARGE BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF HERCULES.
17th - 18th century
Stone 16x23 mm; int. size 19x22 mm; 13,46 gr
With a massive rounded hoop surmounting a large oval bezel set with a large intaglio depicting Hercules facing right. The Hero is characterized by a strong look, deep features and foliated beard and hair. Large stone.
Provenance: U.K. private collection