Lotto 293 | A neoclassical french two-layers agate cameo. Bust of Apollo.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)

A neoclassical french two-layers agate cameo. Bust of Apollo.

A neoclassical french two-layers agate cameo. Bust of Apollo.

19th century

37 x 46 x 17 mm

The young god is turned to the left, and is characterized by the draped bust and the head crowned with laurel. The hair is thick and elegantly sculpted with sinuous braids that fall on the neck and shoulder. Work carried out in high relief.



French private collection 80's. Than, UK private collection G. C. , London.