Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
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A NEOCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. HOMER.
A NEOCLASSICAL CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. HOMER.
End of 18th century
Stone 18x21 mm; Int Size 16x17 mm; 9 gr
A fine portrait of the illustrious Greek poet. The effigy faces right and is characterized by a very refined rendering of the anatomical details. Georgian seal converted into a ring.
Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.