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 SARDONYX CAMEO SET IN A GOLD STICK PIN. THEATRICAL MASK.
A SARDONYX CAMEO SET IN A GOLD STICK PIN. THEATRICAL MASK.
19th century
Stone 17x21 mm; H max 80 mm; 9,05 gr
Frontal mask of theatrical type, engraved in high relief using the brown layer of the agate on a white ground. The effigy is characterized by ancient Roman-style braided hair, a wide open mouth and a furrowed forehead in an almost dramatic expression. Fine execution.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market