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 fine postclassical ruby intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Bust of a Julio-Claudian emperor.
A fine postclassical ruby intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Bust of a Julio-Claudian emperor.
18th-19th century
Intaglio : 6 x 7,5 mm
Pin : 64 mm
2,50 gr
The laureated emperor, identifiable probably to Augustus or Tiberius, is facing left. This precious intaglio is mounted on a fine gold stick pin characterized by a refined frame worked by spherical elements. Very fine condition. Attractive color of the stone. Rare.