Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A postclassical amethyst cameo set in a gold stick pin with pearls. Bust of Cupid.
A postclassical amethyst cameo set in a gold stick pin with pearls. Bust of Cupid.
18th-19th century
Cameo : 10 x 13 mm
Pin : 62 mm
2,93 g
The young head is turned slightly in three-quarters to the right side, engraved in high relief. Fine work. Mirror polished. The stone is mounted on a fine gold Georgian stick pin characterized by a refined frame with pierced pearls (one missing). Very fine condition.