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 FINE NEOCLASSICAL SIGNED CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS RIDING A LION.
A FINE NEOCLASSICAL SIGNED CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. EROS RIDING A LION.
18th-19th century
Stone 12x16 mm; int. diam 17 mm; 6,45 gr.
Allegory of "AMOR OMNIA VINCIT", with Eros riding and taming a lion with a whip; the animal touches a goat skull with a paw. Ground line. Below, the pseudo ancient Greek signature "ΑΛΜΟΝ" (Neoclassical). Very fine execution. Scratches and signs of wear.
Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market