Lot 402 | A LOT OF TWO AGATE CAMEOS. FRONTAL MALE BUST AND HELMETED WARRIOR.

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A LOT OF TWO AGATE CAMEOS. FRONTAL MALE BUST AND HELMETED WARRIOR.

A LOT OF TWO AGATE CAMEOS. FRONTAL MALE BUST AND HELMETED WARRIOR.

17th-18th century

12,5x18x9,5 mm; 15x20x6 mm

Male frontal bust of an Hellenistic subject, probably of Alexander the Great. Small lack on the nose and wear marks; Neo-Renaissance style warrior bust with head turned to the left. Dragon above the helmet.

Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.