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 AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS. BUST PORTRAIT OF FAUSTINA THE ELDER.
A FINE AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING WITH DIAMONDS. BUST PORTRAIT OF FAUSTINA THE ELDER.
17th-18th century
Stone 15x22 mm; with frame 21x27 mm; int. Size 18x20 mm; 9 gr.
The Empress is facing left, her bust draped, the elaborate hairstyle typical of her portraits. The large oval bezel is set with 26 old-cut diamonds. With rounded hoop extending in openwork with volutes pattern and divided in two at the end.
Provenance: U.K. private collection