Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
venerdì 12 novembre 2021 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A large two-layered agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver sauf box. Veiled bust of Flora.
A large two-layered agate cameo set in a Victorian gilded massive silver sauf box. Veiled bust of Flora.
19th century
Cameo 32x42 mm ; Box 63x77x37 mm
The female bust is turned to the right side. The figure is characterized by thick hair adorned with a flowers wreath. The head is veiled and the bust is draped. The stone is set in a fine boxe finely engraved, adorned with a garland frame on the edge. Very fine condition. Octagonal mark: Helmeted head of Minerva (1st title), facing right. French manufacture since 1838.
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U.K. private collection