Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
AN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. BUST OF AN HELMETED WARRIOR.
AN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD PENDANT. BUST OF AN HELMETED WARRIOR.
18th century
Stone 28x35 mm; H max 50 mm; 11,83 gr
Possibly the portrait of a private person in heroic guise. The helmeted head is in profile to the left, while the bust is almost frontal, partially covered by a cloak, with the strap of the sword sheath visible. The helmet is decorated with a running griffin and a sphinx. The man is characterized by peculiar facial features and long wavy hair. Nice four layered agate work.
Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.