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 LABRADORITE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. GROTESQUE MASK.
A LABRADORITE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. GROTESQUE MASK.
19th century
Cameo 15x17 mm; Int. size 17x20 mm; 8,74 gr
The mask is carved in high relief and is characterized by a crown of leaves and bunches of grapes. The mouth is open in a smiling grin. The eyes are set with two diamonds. The stone has beautiful iridescent blue tones typical of this variety.
Provenance: U.K. private collection