Lot 461 | A LARGE LIMESTONE SIGNED AND DATED CAMEO SET IN A METALIC FRAME. MALE PORTRAIT.

Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma

A LARGE LIMESTONE SIGNED AND DATED CAMEO SET IN A METALIC FRAME. MALE PORTRAIT.

A LARGE LIMESTONE SIGNED AND DATED CAMEO SET IN A METALIC FRAME. MALE PORTRAIT.

19th century

49 x 58 x 14 mm ; 38 grs

Set in a metalic gilded frame, this cameo shows the bust in three-quarters of a man, the head toward right. He is characterized by short curly hair with a large fronthead, realistic features, small nose, semi opened lips and intense look. He wears a shirt and mantle. On top of the left shoulders : J. N…. (to be identified), 1881. Under the bust, engraved inscription "E… Garnet âgé de 53 ans". Knotwork frame. Wear marks.