Lotto 229 | A postclassical double-layered agate cameo. Greek philosopher.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A postclassical double-layered agate cameo. Greek philosopher.

A postclassical double-layered agate cameo. Greek philosopher.

16th-18th century.
20x26x4 mm

The male bearded figure is facing right and characterized by voluminous hair and beard worked in a naturalistic way and framing all his face. On top a folded veil covering partially head and neck.

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U.K. private collection