ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
venerdì 22 aprile 2022 ore 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
Eleven intaglios set in a fine gold bracelet. Various subjects. 18th - 19th century.
Eleven intaglios set in a fine gold bracelet. Various subjects.
18th - 19th century.
From the left to the right: carnelian intaglio, portrait of philosopher (Socrates); agate intaglio, portrait of Newton; carnelian intaglio, head of Zeus; bloodstone intaglio, portrait of an Emperor; orange glass impression, seated Zeus; bloodstone, gryllos; carnelian intaglio, bust of a philosopher; green jasper intaglio, bust of a Muse with a theatrical mask; purple glass, Eros and Psyche; carnelian intaglio, head of an emperor; carnelian intaglio, bust of Zeus. The gems are engraved in a variety of materials, dating from 17th to 19th century. Attractive Edwardian gold bracelet; the intaglios are linked by a double-chain in the Renaissance style. Very good condition.
Stones min. 11 x 14 to max. 17 x 23 mm; Length 210 mm; 33,27 gr