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Los Nr. 557 - Auction 66 - Part II
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Beschreibung
A large agate cameo in high relief. Frontal bust of the emperor Marcus Aurelius.
52 x 78 x 18 mm
The philosopher emperor (121-180 AD) is characterized by a thick beard and curly hair, wrinkled forehead with a deep and thoughtful look. The character wears a fluted robe, covered by a wide cloak stopped by a circular buckle on the left shoulder. A comparison example is found at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, identified as a work by an Italian engraver of the seventeenth century (portrait bust in high relief presumably of Lucius Elio Vero, Chalcedony, Inv. No. 38.150.30). Work inspired by statuary models. Large piece, performed in high relief with great technical expertise. Particularly detailed execution of the anatomy of the face and drapery. Attractive variety of dark red agate. Extraordinary mirror polishing. Perfect state of preservation. Rare. For comparisons: Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti. Cammei e intagli nelle collezioni di Palazzo Pitti, curated by Ornella Casazza, p. 238 n. 201.
17th century.
52 x 78 x 18 mm
The philosopher emperor (121-180 AD) is characterized by a thick beard and curly hair, wrinkled forehead with a deep and thoughtful look. The character wears a fluted robe, covered by a wide cloak stopped by a circular buckle on the left shoulder. A comparison example is found at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, identified as a work by an Italian engraver of the seventeenth century (portrait bust in high relief presumably of Lucius Elio Vero, Chalcedony, Inv. No. 38.150.30). Work inspired by statuary models. Large piece, performed in high relief with great technical expertise. Particularly detailed execution of the anatomy of the face and drapery. Attractive variety of dark red agate. Extraordinary mirror polishing. Perfect state of preservation. Rare. For comparisons: Le gemme dei Medici al Museo degli Argenti. Cammei e intagli nelle collezioni di Palazzo Pitti, curated by Ornella Casazza, p. 238 n. 201.
17th century.
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