Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A FINE LARGE NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. BUST OF A BACCHANTE.
A FINE LARGE NEOCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. BUST OF A BACCHANTE.
19th century
Stone 17x21 mm; int. dize 16x17 mm; 10,64 gr.
The bacchante is depicted in profile facing right, with a naked bust and hair adorned with bunches of grapes. In the background her attributes: the thyrsus and a small cup for wine. The profile is linear in the typical neoclassical style. Attractive color of the stone. The gem is set in an older gold frame from a seal readjusted into a modern ring. Very good condition.
Provenance: U.K. private collection