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 neoclassical agate-chalcedony cameo mounted on a modern gold brooch. Bust of a Bacchante.
A fine neoclassical agate-chalcedony cameo mounted on a modern gold brooch. Bust of a Bacchante.
19th century
cameo: diam. 25 mm 11.33 gr
This elegant female figure is depicted frontally, the face turned three-quarters and slightly inclined. On the head, thick hair adorned with a crown of leaves and ivy flowers. Some locks falling on the shoulders. The face is carved on the stone’s red-layer, while the neck, the short bust and the locks are engraved on the opaque chalcedony layer with honey tone. Very fine execution in high relief. Mirror polishing.
European private collection.