Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A LARGE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. MALE BUST.
A LARGE AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. MALE BUST.
18th century
Stone 19x25 mm; int. size 16x17 mm; 11,31 gr
This portrait shows a mature male character facing right. The face is characterized by severe features; a short fronthead, aquiline nose, small mouth and proturding chin. The short hair are defined by an angular framing. The bust is draped by a toga. This physiognomy and anatomical details reminds the portraiture of the Roman senator Cato the younger. Slight wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection